Innovation-Powered Climate Action
In the News
November 25, 2019
Original article published in The Globe and Mail A special dye that makes microplastics glow hot pink under a specific wavelength is the first step in PolyGone Technologies’ mission to...
As Electric Vehicles Age, Here’s How The Batteries Are Finding a Second Life
In the News
November 9, 2019
Original article published on CBC November 9, 2019 – Jason Vermes In his pursuit to completely get off fossil fuels, David Elderton has switched anything with a motor — from...
Li-Cycle Leadership And Its Technology Recognized By Industry Awards
Press Releases
October 4, 2019
Clean 50 Summit 9.0. Left to right: Gavin Pitchford, Executive Director of the Clean50 and CEO of the Delta Management Group; Ajay Kochhar, President and CEO of Li-Cycle Corp.; Rupp Carriveau, a fellow honouree of...
Batteries need to be ‘renewable’ too: why recycling matters now
In the News
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019 – Stefan Hogg In 30 years since commercialization, lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have been used in an increasingly diverse range of products, starting from early generation handheld electronics...
Three factors for success in lithium-ion recycling
In the News
August 25, 2019
Original interview with Phalpher on Kitco News. August 25, 2019 – Michael McCrae Success in the lithium-ion recycling business requires companies to develop a low-cost processing technology while paying attention...
How does the Li-ion battery recycling business look today?
In the News
July 2, 2019
Original article published on BNamericas July 2, 2019 – Tania Herrea For EVs to be sustainable and green, battery recycling is key. But how does the recycling market do right...
Canada’s Li-Cycle says 100% recycling commercially achievable for Li-ion batteries, including cobalt
In the News
June 6, 2019
Original article published in Energy Storage News Cobalt cathode. Cobalt is one of the ‘main revenue drivers’ as well as one of the key sources of supply chain controversy. Image:...
A deep dive into the history of the electric vehicle movement
Blogs & Podcasts
June 6, 2019
History of EVs Over the past decade, the world has seen rapid and accelerating growth within the electric vehicle (EV) sector. EVs are quickly securing a major foothold in the...
Sustainability and Second Life: The case for cobalt and lithium recycling
In the News
March 28, 2019
Original report published in IISD March 2019 – Clare Church & Laurin Wuennenberg Adopting recycling in the mining sector and in supply chains is essential to ensure the transition to...
Li-Cycle Welcomes Kunal Phalpher and Bruce MacInnis to The Li-Cycle Leadership Team
Press Releases
January 23, 2019
Dear Followers and Subscribers, We hope that 2019 is off to a great start. In order to continue to serve our growing base of customers and to add...
The Future of Lithium-ion Batteries and Resource Recovery
Blogs & Podcasts
November 27, 2018
Electric vehicle charging station (Source: FleetCarma) Since their commercialization in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have made dramatic progress with respect to energy density, battery lifespan, and recharging capabilities. These attributes have enabled...
SDTC Invest $58.6 Million in 14 Canadian Cleantech Companies
In the News
October 4, 2018
Original article published in Betakit October 4, 2018 – Jessica Galang Sustainable Development Technology Canada has announced the 14 Canadian cleantech companies receiving $58.6 million in funding support. The funding...
