Recycling
Recycling

Meeting energy demand responsibly.

Lead recycling is a critical way to help meet the growing demand for energy availability around the world. It means we can deliver important resources and at the same time leave a smaller footprint.

Click here to learn more about lead and other elements recycled at Ecobat. 
A circular economy for energy

A circular economy for energy.

According to BCI, 98% of lead batteries in the US are collected at the end of their life and recycled to produce lead needed for new batteries, creating a truly closed-loop circular economy. Ecobat serves an essential function in this closed-loop recycling system through production of metal alloys, recycled plastics and materials from sulfur.

The process begins with relationships tied to businesses collecting batteries for recycling and delivering them to our facilities. The core material from these batteries is then recovered and refined in our Facilities to manufacture the highest quality lead and lead alloys, over 80% of which is returned to battery manufacturing.

Alongside our lead production and recycling operations, Ecobat also manages the reclamation of polypropylene used in the development of premium polymer solutions.
Why it’s important to close the loop

Why it’s important to close the loop.

There are many ways Ecobat's closed-loop supply chain for lead enhances sustainability, while helping to meet global energy demand efficiently.

  • When lead is recycled, it stays out of landfills and the environment.
  • Recycling minimizes the need to extract more resources from the earth, extending the life of finite resources and ensuring we have a continuing supply.
  • We know the materials are handled safely and responsibly.
  • It assures the integrity of the product and the continuity of the supply chain, and preserves a stable supply chain even in uncertain times.
  • Global mineral resources and the circularity of closed-loop recycling mean that lead will be available for centuries to come.

Ecobat plays a critical role in enabling the closed-loop recycling economy by managing key aspects of the battery lifecycle. Our smelting facilities support the markets in which we operate by processing end-of-life batteries and other materials.

Let us tell you more about the ways we help enable modern life sustainably.