American Battery Technology Company聽and Call2Recycle聽announced a strategic partnership to advance the recycling of lithium-ion batteries for consumers across the United States. This collaboration expands ABTC鈥檚 business model from primarily business-to-business operations to include a direct-to-consumer recycling channel, creating a more robust circular economy for essential battery metals.
Call2Recycle collects end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from consumers and businesses through its extensive network of drop-off locations. Through this partnership, subsets of these batteries will then be transported to ABTC鈥檚 advanced recycling facilities. ABTC will process these batteries using its award-winning, closed-loop recycling system, which is designed to recover critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese with high efficiency and a low environmental footprint. This initiative marks a significant step forward in making battery recycling more accessible and effective for the public.
鈥淭his partnership with Call2Recycle is a pivotal moment for ABTC, as it allows us to directly engage with consumers and extend the reach of our innovative recycling technologies,鈥� stated Ryan Melsert, CEO of American Battery Technology Company. 鈥淏y creating a seamless and accessible pathway for the public to recycle their batteries, we are not only expanding our operational scope but also reinforcing the domestic supply chain for critical minerals, which is essential for a sustainable energy future.鈥�
This strategic alliance directly addresses the critical need to keep valuable battery metals within the domestic supply chain, reducing America’s dependence on foreign sources for these essential materials. By providing consumers with accessible recycling options, the partnership ensures that valuable battery materials are recovered and reintroduced into the manufacturing cycle rather than ending up in landfills.
Call2Recycle’s established network has already facilitated the recycling of over 160 million pounds (> 70,000 tonnes) of batteries. The organization’s comprehensive approach to battery recycling education and accessibility makes it the ideal partner for expanding consumer access to ABTC’s advanced recycling capabilities.
鈥淎t Call2Recycle, our mission is to make battery recycling as convenient as possible for everyone, and our partnership with ABTC is a powerful force in achieving that goal,鈥� said Leo Raudys, CEO of Call2Recycle. 鈥淐ombining a subset of our collection network with ABTC鈥檚 cutting-edge recycling process creates a solution that benefits consumers, the environment, and the U.S. economy. Together, we are leading the charge for a circular and sustainable battery ecosystem.鈥�