Safety First: Huge increase in lithium batteries
As the demand for lithium batteries skyrockets in markets worldwide, ensuring their safe disposal becomes paramount.
Increase in lithium batteries: how we help companies to manage takeback
As the demand for lithium batteries skyrockets in markets worldwide, ensuring their safe disposal becomes paramount. The European Commission forecasts a staggering 1,400% increase in demand for refined lithium from 2020 to 2030.
Against this backdrop, H2 Compliance’s Circular Economy Engineering Team has introduced a complete solution for managing end-of-life lithium batteries.
Lithium Batteries Take-Back
H2 Compliance support producers of lithium batteries, electric vehicles, and e-bikes/scooters, as well as other organizations owning spent lithium that require a multi-country and coordinated take-back.
We offer:
- Specialized Collection
- Supply of appropriate and authority-approved packaging, labelling, and packing instructions
- Domestic and cross-border transportation in full compliance with national/international regulations
- Usage of specific treatment sites or battery compliance scheme recycling network
Download our “Lithium Battery brochure” here. [302KB]
Drawing on its extensive expertise in managing e-waste, the H2 Compliance team recognised the growing urgency for safe battery management, which is crucial for mitigating risks of accidents and environmental pollution. It also maximises the recovery of precious resources and ensures regulatory compliance. EU regulations were updated last year and will introduce new obligations in the coming years.
A single point of contact for a wide array of services
This new solution gives customers a single point of contact for a wide array of services – from packaging and collection to proper disposal and operational reporting – which is tailored to any battery chemistry and type, portable and industrial.
It also provides additional services to ensure global regulatory compliance throughout the end-of-life battery management process.
H2 Compliance - Circular Economy Solutions
- We operate a major network of over 350 suppliers in more than 50 countries.
- We can help you make the most of your assets and increase your profitability and sustainability.
For more information, please contact H2 Compliance here.
Battery collections from ERP UK
ERP UK offers a collection service for both household and lithium batteries around the UK.
Outlined below is important information regarding each, including links for you to order a box or request a collection.
About ERP UK
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Contact us today:
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3142 6452
E-mail: uk@erp-recycling.org
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