CEENERGYNEWS published an interview with Robert Makiela, CEO of Wastes Service Group. The topic of the interview was the challenges and future of lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe.
The main difficulties in recycling batteries were discussed in the interview. Their chemical complexity and risks during disassembly were pointed out. Robert Makieła emphasised that the company implements projects in line with the idea of Industry 4.0. These enable the efficient recovery of raw materials such as copper, aluminium and so-called black mass. Thanks to modern processes, Wastes Service Capital Group achieves a purity of recovered materials of 97%.
The discussion also touched on the importance of Poland in the battery recycling industry. The impact of European Union policies on the sector was discussed. Makiela pointed out that the company's goal is to reduce the negative impact of electro-waste and used batteries on the environment. An innovative approach to battery recycling is key. The company's vision is a closed cycle of raw materials, which promotes sustainable development.
The recycling of lithium-ion batteries is a key challenge for e-mobility and the circular economy. Wastes Service Capital Group implements state-of-the-art technologies to effectively recover raw materials. Poland has great potential as a centre for processing electro-waste.
European Union regulations and the development of electromobility will affect the future of battery recycling. It will be important to invest in metal recovery and closed-loop recycling.
If you are interested in learning more about sustainable battery recycling we encourage you to read our article on innovative metal recovery methods and download the e-book ‘Smart Roads, Green Cities. How CEE drives the e-mobility transition'..
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