The electric car makes it possible to partially decarbonize transportation, but the fate of the batteries after their use remains an open problem.
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Rare-earth metals are currently mined or recovered via e-waste recycling — methods with drawbacks including high cost, environmental damage, and risks to human safety. This is where we come in.
Most of the world’s electronics are not recycled, posing health and environmental risks.
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Technical advances are reducing the volume of e-waste generated in the US as lighter, more compact products enter the market. But those goods can be harder to reuse and recycle.