Recyclus Group offers a national recycling solution for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, employing specialized processing techniques to recover critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and lead. This service mitigates the environmental hazards of battery waste by ensuring proper disposal and maximizing resource recovery throughout the battery lifecycle.
Funding
$65.8K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The increasing volume of end-of-life lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries poses a significant environmental challenge due to the hazardous materials they contain and the potential for resource depletion if not properly managed. Traditional disposal methods like landfilling or exporting these batteries contribute to pollution and fail to recover valuable critical minerals.
Solution
Recyclus Group offers a comprehensive recycling solution for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, focusing on the recovery of critical materials and sustainable waste management. Utilizing proprietary technology, Recyclus processes various lithium-ion battery chemistries to extract valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which are then transformed into black mass for reuse in the battery supply chain. The company's end-to-end service includes safe collection, storage, and transportation of end-of-life batteries, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and minimizing the carbon footprint associated with battery disposal. By providing a domestic recycling solution, Recyclus supports a circular economy, reduces reliance on virgin materials, and enhances the security of supply for battery metals.
Target Audience
Recyclus Group serves automotive manufacturers, electric vehicle technology companies, portable electronics manufacturers, healthcare organizations, robotics companies, e-mobility providers, waste management companies, and energy/utility providers seeking sustainable and compliant battery recycling solutions.
Features
- Proprietary recycling technology capable of processing multiple Li-ion battery chemistries simultaneously
- Full-service solution encompassing collection, storage, transportation, and recycling of end-of-life batteries
- Recovery of critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, from spent Li-ion batteries
- Production of black mass, a valuable intermediate product for battery material manufacturing
- Safe storage and transportation solutions, including the LiBox, designed for lithium-ion batteries
- Capacity to process up to 22,000 tonnes of Li-ion batteries annually
- Low-energy, waterless recycling process to minimize environmental impact
- Collaboration with diverse industries, including automotive, portable electronics, healthcare, robotics, e-mobility, and energy/utility sectors