Overview of Lithium Batteries, Their Uses, & Recycling

Safely managing used lithium batteries has become a significant challenge for the waste industry. NERC & NEWMOA are jointly offering a two-part webinar series to help participants understand the different battery types, their uses, recycling opportunities, & safe handling & management at end-of-life.

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) New England Chapters, MassRecycle, & the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NPPR) have partnered with NEWMOA & NERC to plan these webinars.

Presenters and presentations include:

George Kerchner, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA): A 30 Year Evolution of Lithium Battery Applications, Chemistries, & Form Factors

Eric Fredrickson, Call2Recycle: Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling, Challenges & Opportunities

Kirk Sander, National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA): NWRA/ISRI/SWANA Managing Lithium Batteries Recommended Practices

Date: 
05/18/2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: 
Webinar
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