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Sacramento Recycler Disputes Findings but Agrees to $1.2M Settlement

July 30, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

A Sacramento glass recycler will pay $1.2 million to settle allegations that its Sacramento facility illegally disposed of more than 500,000 pounds of discarded batteries from homes and businesses, the Department of Toxic Substances Control announced today. A DTSC investigation found that Strategic Materials Inc. had mismanaged batteries mixed in with ... Read more »

Battery Recycling Benefits and Challenges: Q&A with Call2Recycle’s Carl Smith

December 3, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Carl Smith, president and CEO of Call2Recycle, discusses corporate battery recycling and why this type of waste stream is so challenging.

Next-Gen Batteries and the Quest for Ethical Cobalt: Q&A with Henrik Fisker

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Electric vehicle pioneer Henrik Fisker and First Cobalt’s Trent Mell discuss the pursuit of ethically sourced, sustainable cobalt for next-generation battery technology.

Diving For Batteries: How to Ensure Embedded Batteries Are Properly Recycled

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 by Carl Smith

Consumers demand slick portable electric devices that support their yearn for mobility. To meet this request, product designers have created items that require small batteries with high energy density. Oftentimes, the batteries in these products are molded into devices, preventing consumers from replacing them. Mobile phones, laptops and tablets are ... Read more »

Carbon Tracker Report: Fossil Fuel Demand Will Peak Soon

September 12, 2018September 11, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Fossil fuel demand is likely to peak in the 2020s due to the rapid global energy transition to renewables and battery storage, a new report from Carbon Tracker Found. The results will be “colossal,” according to the London-based not-for-profit financial think tank.

Carl Smith: The Evolving Battery Recycling Journey

February 12, 2018February 14, 2018 by Carl Smith

It’s been 25 years since the first efforts to recycle consumer batteries began. During that time, a lot has changed and some things, unfortunately, have not. While there’s no crystal ball for the future of batteries and recycling, a look at the last 25 years provides an appreciation of the work done and a glimpse into the future marketplace.

Johnson Controls, Aqua Metals Ink Battery Recycling Technology Partnership

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The deal will allow Johnson Controls to expand its automotive batteries production without carbon emissions and excess waste.

Why Tesla Backs Recycling, Not Reuse, for Retired Electric Vehicle Batteries

November 28, 2016December 1, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Reusing batteries from electric vehicles for home energy storage doesn't make economic sense, according to a Lux Research report.

Recycled Lead Produced at Commercial Scale Using Aqua Metals’ Non-Polluting Technology

November 1, 2016November 28, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Aqua Metals has produced recycled lead at commercial scale using its water-based technology.

Turning Beer Wastewater into Energy Storage Benefits Breweries, Battery Manufacturers

October 13, 2016November 22, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Beer wastewater can be converted to materials needed to make energy storage cells — a development that researchers say could be a “win-win” for breweries and battery manufacturers.