Recycling Lithium-ion batteries for a sustainable future

Lithium-ion batteries, the lifeblood of the modern world, can be dangerous if not recycled properly. Unfortunately, the rate at which lithium-ion batteries are being used is more than the rate at which they are being recycled. There is a negative cost of ignoring lithium-ion battery recycling. Stay with us, this blog will explore the hidden cost of ignoring lithium-ion battery recycling. Cost of Ignoring Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Generally lithium-ion batteries are safe, but if disposed of improperly they are unsafe. From negatively impacting the environment to causing economic downfall, the cost of ignoring lithium-ion battery recycling should be addressed.  Environmental Impacts Let’s dive into the first cost of ignoring lithium-ion battery recycling i.e. environmental impacts. Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries hurts the environment. Leakage of Harmful Chemical Lithium-ion batteries contain toxic metals such as cobalt, manganese, and nickel. If disposed of as ordina...