Even when we do not take batteries seriously, our life would not be the same without them. The story of batteries began in the middle 1800s when Volta discovered that some specific fluids could be used as a conductor material to create a constant flow of electrical power. Over the years and human needs, the scientists modified the old battery model, price, size, etc.

Batteries power up our phones, computers, TVs, and even some of our cars, but the problem starts when those old batteries reach the end of their useful life. Those non-working batteries represent much more than tons of e-waste because they are composed of metals that leak up toxic gases that harm human health and the environment.

Lithium-ion batteries power up many hybrids and electric cars that have turned remarkably popular during the last decade. Early 2021, Ford invested $29 billion in the electric vehicle industry and set the Ford Ion Park to support the green and cheaper battery development. The idea is to start developing battery cells and batteries to create battery cells in-house over the upcoming years. In other words, Ford is working on the development of an even better EV battery that lasts more and costs less for customers. Extending EV batteries lifecycle will also contribute to decreasing the tons of e-waste reached every other year.

Even when your old batteries do not have any reselling value, we encourage all of you to start recycling or reusing them. At GreenTek Solutions, you can find recycling bins designed for batteries; this will help to ensure safe disposal, environmental preservation, and the future recovery of valuable materials.