Battery recycling refers to the process of collecting, disassembling, and processing used or end-of-life batteries to recover valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and aluminum. This process plays a critical role in reducing environmental impact, conserving finite resources, and supporting a circular battery economy—especially as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) grows.
Why Battery Recycling Matters
Resource recovery: Extracts scarce and expensive metals for reuse in new batteries
Environmental protection: Prevents soil and water contamination from hazardous chemicals
Carbon footprint reduction: Cuts emissions by reducing the need for virgin mining
Regulatory compliance: Required under policies such as the EU Battery Regulation and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws
