In a world increasingly reliant on portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage, batteries have become indispensable. Yet, the environmental impact of improperly disposed batteries is significant. For manufacturers, EV makers, and scrapyards, understanding battery recycling is not just an option; it's a necessity.

This guide explores the importance of battery recycling, different types of batteries and their compositions, current recycling methods, regulatory incentives, and Caladan's role in this essential industry.

Solar panels are designed to last for 25-30 years, but what happens when their efficiency wanes? Without proper disposal methods, they can end up in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution. Currently, only 10% of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in the US are recycled, an alarmingly low rate given the valuable materials that can be recovered.

Recycling solar panels not only reduces waste but also conserves resources. Panels contain valuable metals which can be reused in new panels or other products. This forms a circular economy, reducing the need for virgin materials and lowering the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes.