As the world transitions to electric vehicles, a growing concern has emerged about the environmental impact of their discarded batteries. In a bid to reduce waste and tap into valuable resources, several states in the US are taking a proactive approach by mandating the recycling and reusing of electric vehicle batteries. The new regulations aim to close the loop on battery production, ensuring that the materials used to make these batteries are recovered and repurposed, rather than ending up in landfills or incinerators. By doing so, states hope to reduce the demand for primary materials, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and create new economic opportunities in the process.
States Step Up to Require Recycling and Reusing Electric Vehicle Batteries earthworks.org
