America has a huge, untapped stockpile of critical minerals —cobalt, nickel, lithium, and copper—locked inside old electronics and forgotten rechargeable devices. Yet with only ~16% of electronics recycled in the U.S., most of those minerals end up stranded in junk drawers or sent to landfills. Redwood has spent years trying to solve this by making … Read more
As the world accelerates toward electrification, lithium batteries have become essential to modern life, from e-scooters and mobility scooters to electric cars and industrial energy storage. But with rapid adoption comes an equally urgent challenge: how do we safely and sustainably manage lithium batteries at end of life? We have spent years building the expertise, … Read more
While NMC batteries dominate high-value recycling equations today, the global battery landscape is shifting. LFP batteries are scaling faster than ever, especially for stationary storage and lower-cost EV segments. And with this shift comes a new challenge for recyclers. Unlike NMC chemistry, where nickel, manganese, and cobalt drive value, LFP batteries contain:• No nickel• No … Read more
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Quarterly Demand Report released today highlights opportunities in building battery recycling capacity, as black mass availability surpasses refining capacity over the next decade across Europe. Accompanying the demand report is an Automotive Battery Recycling Insight report, which reflects on the growing importance of end-of-life battery materials across the global and regional regulations and critical minerals strategies, including the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy, updated and published in November 2025. According to … Read more
Stena Recycling is part of a new national collaboration together with Rebaba, OKQ8 Group, Smartports, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, to launch an industry-wide initiative to scale up a circular, responsible, and traceable battery value chain. From testing of EV batteries to second-life deployment in energy storage systems, and finally to recycling at end … Read more
BASQUEVOLT has officially kicked off its European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator project, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the development and industrialisation of solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe. Selected by the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator programme, BASQUEVOLT is receiving strategic support and €2.5 million grant to advance the next generation … Read more
According to Discovery Alert (October 2025), the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has driven unprecedented demand for lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. However, this surge has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, including dependence on foreign resources, environmental constraints on mining, and growing volumes of end-of-life batteries. By 2030, end-of-life EV batteries are expected to total … Read more
The LithiumCycle™ process, an innovative bio-based recycling technology developed through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the SER Group and Coventry University, has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2025 Materials Recycling World National Recycling Awards, one of the UK’s most respected honours within the recycling and sustainability sector. Shortlisted Categories:Circular Economy Initiative: Processing BreakthroughWaste Management Energy … Read more
YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 10 November 2025 – Leclanché SA, and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) have signed a €74.2 million grant agreement to support the industrial deployment of sustainable battery cell manufacturing technologies in Europe. The agreement follows Leclanché’s pre-selection in July 2025 to continue the grant preparation phase as one of six pioneering … Read more
It’s been another busy and exciting few months for Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions (LBRS), part of SUEZ and proudly operated by Cawleys, as we continue to lead the charge in lithium battery recycling. From major industry expos to thought-leadership events, our team has been out on the road, connecting with automotive manufacturers, recyclers, and technology … Read more
