Nov
2025
As the global push for electrification accelerates, battery recycling is emerging as a critical component of the sustainable energy transition. Yet, the industry faces mounting challenges that threaten its growth and efficiency.
One of the most pressing issues is the shortage of scrap in certain regions. These challenges can be grouped into three key factors: investment, competition, and regulation - each playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of battery recycling.
While all three factors are critical, regulation is currently showing the most movement. This reflects the growing uncertainty across the industry.
This is why the focus of the discussion turns to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - a regulatory framework gaining traction in Europe, the USA, and China.
EPR laws have the potential to transform how batteries are collected, financed, and recycled. With their implementation, we’re seeing the rise of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), which will be responsible for managing batteries throughout their lifecycle.
EPRs are not just a compliance issue. They represent a strategic force that could reshape competition, access to raw materials, and even pricing power across the battery supply chain.
To explore these insights further, watch this video featuring Aline Soares, Senior Analyst at Project Blue, as she outlines the regulatory shifts and their implications for the global battery recycling industry.
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