18th March 2027

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UK’s First In-House Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Service Launched in Sheffield

UK’s First In-House Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Service Launched in Sheffield

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R S Bruce & Son Ltd has launched the UK’s first in-house lithium-ion battery recycling service, marking a major step forward for the country’s sustainable battery management. Over the past several months, the company has invested in state-of-the-art equipment, a dedicated facility area, and skilled personnel to offer a full-service solution for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The launch comes … Read more

GIGABAT partner Braunschweig presents net-zero battery pathways at LCM2025

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Braunschweig team highlights practical solutions like longer lifetimes and recycled materials to cut emissions in battery production At the 10th International Conference on Life Cycle Management (LCM2025) in Palermo, Italy, GIGABAT partner Braunschweig presented new research on how the battery industry can move towards net-zero carbon emissions. The event gathered around 1,000 participants, almost half from industry, making it … Read more

Ecobat Completes Sale of French Lead Operations to Campine

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Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, today announced the successful completion of the sale of its French lead operations to Campine NV. The closing follows the binding offer previously announced, the satisfaction of applicable works council consultations, signing of the share purchase agreement and obtaining of the applicable regulatory clearances. The transaction includes Ecobat’s … Read more

Lithium Battery Degradation and Its Role in Recycling and Disposal

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Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of modern energy storage, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, like all electrochemical systems, they degrade over time. Understanding how and why this happens is vital not only for extending battery life but also for improving lithium battery recycling efficiency and ensuring safe lithium battery disposal at … Read more

Electric Aviation is Taking Off – But What Happens to the Batteries?

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As the aviation sector accelerates toward a new era of electrification, a quiet revolution is taking place in the skies. From light aircraft to eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicles, next-generation electric aviation is no longer a distant vision; it is fast becoming a commercial reality. But as the pace of innovation intensifies, one … Read more