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‘Celebrating 25 Years of ECOPILAS: Spain’s Battery Recycling Pioneer’

In an interview marking ECOPILAS’s 25th anniversary, José Pérez García reflects on the foundation’s evolution from a small industry initiative into Spain’s leading battery recycling organization. From adapting to new battery technologies to participating in European lithium projects, ECOPIL...

May 27th, 2025

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‘Battery recyclers need investment support’

The battery recycling sector faces mounting challenges, with the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries and the need for substantial investment in processing capacity. Charles Stuyck of Umicore emphasizes the complexity of recycling and the uncertain investment climate due to shifting regulations. ...

November 30th, 2024

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‘Battery recycling will power the future … the debate rumbles on’

At the 29th International Conference on Battery Recycling, experts discussed the challenges facing the industry, particularly the limited profitability of recycling lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. While there is optimism for future solutions, concerns over low demand for recycled materials a...

October 19th, 2024

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‘国際バッテリーリサイクリング会議（ICBR）、スイスバーゼルで開幕’

The 29th International Battery Recycling Congress (ICBR) commenced on the 10th of September in Basel, Switzerland. With nearly 600 attendees, half of them first-timers, the conference has seen consistent growth in participation over the past few years, with strong representation from Europe and a no...

September 24th, 2024

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‘Logex, Emons, Stena Recycling und Relion Bat gründen Netzwerk für Batterieentsorgung’

Der Artikel beschreibt das innovative Batterierecycling-Konzept von Logex und Emons in Deutschland. Im Fokus stehen bundesweit verfügbare Spezialboxen, die für den sicheren Transport kritischer Batterien entwickelt wurden. Diese Boxen bestehen aus feuerfestem Granulat, das Brände eindämmen und g...

September 23rd, 2024

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‘Batterierecycling in Europa und weltweit vor großen Herausforderungen’

Der Artikel thematisiert die großen Herausforderungen, vor denen das Batterierecycling in Europa und weltweit steht. Ein zentrales Problem ist die Unsicherheit und Komplexität der regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen, die von Land zu Land variieren und Investitionen in Recyclinginfrastrukturen erschw...

September 23rd, 2024

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‘Consumers remain hesitant to pay ‘green’ premium for recycled lithium: ICBR’

Market participants are hesitant to pay a premium for recycled lithium, even as the EU Battery Regulation mandates 6% recycled lithium in batteries by 2031. Claas Hoffend of AMG Lithium raised concerns at the International Congress for Battery Recycling, noting that automakers are unlikely to bear h...

September 16th, 2024

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‘ICBR 2024 Interview with Emma Nehrenheim – Securing a paradigm shift in battery manufacturing through recycling’

Prof. Nehrenheim, President for Materials at Northvolt, discusses the company's commitment to establishing a circular battery value chain through innovative recycling technologies and fossil-free energy sources. With the goal of sourcing 50% of battery materials from recycled sources by 2030, Northv...

August 26th, 2024

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‘ICBR 2024 Press Release: Exclusive Interview with Jodok Reinhardt from Librec AG’

LIBREC specializes in producing black-mass from battery production scraps and end-of-life batteries, operating collection points across Europe. At ICBR24, LIBREC will showcase its innovative plant designed for efficiency and safety, highlighting unique processes and equipment for high material recov...

July 10th, 2024

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