Five Lesser Known Benefits of Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries
The real-time use of lithium-ion batteries has spiked like never before. Are you aware of this? From appliances and medical equipment to electronic vehicles, marine motors, and more, lithium batteries are safe, reliable, efficient, and a rechargeable source of power. That explains why it crops up as an effective alternative to the previously used lead-acid batteries. Did you know that the batteries come with a steeper price tag too, and rightly so? Lithium-ion batteries are light-weight, portable, have a longer life span, and require little to no maintenance. The perks are obvious. Unfortunately, a surge in the use of Li-ion batteries also implies a growing pile of battery waste. Although debates circling the responsible recycling of lithium batteries have been in motion for the longest time, only 5% of the batteries are efficiently repurposed across the world. India alone contributes over 50,000 tonnes to the surging battery waste stream. The stats are truly alarming. Karo Sambha...