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...
Companies Close the Loop in Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries
In the News
June 25, 2019
Original article published on Bloomberg Government June 25, 2019 – Maya Goldman Companies like American Manganese Inc. and Li-Cycle Corp. are helping make recycling lithium-ion batteries more sustainable as the...
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
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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...
MINISTER BAINS ANNOUNCES $58.6 MILLION TO SUPPORT 14 CANADIAN COMPANIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY CANADA
Press Releases
October 3, 2018
Original article published on SDTC October 3, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario Across Canada, companies on the leading edge of innovation and job creation are advancing clean technologies across all sectors...
What about recycling EV batteries?
In the News
August 30, 2018
Original article published in Collision Repair Mag August 30, 2018 – Lindsey Cooke As electric vehicles are becoming more of a hot commodity, it is important to understand how their batteries...
Lithium-ion Batteries and Renewable Energy: Enabling a Closed Loop Supply Chain
Blogs & Podcasts
August 27, 2018
Coal fired power plant (Source: Pixabay) Energy drives the world forward. Conveniently, humanity has been sitting on vast energy sources in the form of fossil fuels; extracting and purifying these deposits...
