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Originally Posted by Byte1
I have heard many times how lithium batteries are being recycled. Can you give me an example of them REALLY being recycled? I have heard that some companies CLAIM to be, or are going to recycle, but none of them seem to as of this time. Just wondering, not denying. Not that I am really concerned about the batteries being recycled. Personally, I am hoping that they come up with a newer idea than lithium, such as the experimental nuclear charged crystals that are supposed to be able to get a million miles lifespan and 900 miles to a charge. Lithium is volatile if introduced to water or overheated while being charged or strained in use. After being invented 200 years ago, I am glad that battery powered automobiles are almost ready for prime time.  |
Here is one company that is already in business. They are accepting Lithium ion batteries. I cannot tell if they are stockpiling or actually doing the recycling which is a very fair question. But either way it will get recycled.
Tesla's website says " None of our scrapped lithium-ion batteries go to landfilling, and 100% are recycled." but does not indicate what company is doing the work or if they are reclaiming the raw materials now, or planning once facilities are built to then begin reclamation.
I am very concerned with batteries being recycled as I care about our planet. I just took a bunch of old Lithium ion batteries to our local toxic waste event for recycling.