Entries for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize

A "$5 deposit --> $5 recycling reward scheme" will fuel innovation in recycling programs via the Invisible Hand of the marketplace

We propose a path to get spent batteries in to recyclers, and technology to get more cobalt out during the recycling process.

Bassett is a non-profit organization that helps consumers responsibly dispose of their Lithium ion battery powered device.

Existing processes, infrastructure, and information technology require enhancements for safe handling of EV batteries.

Existing processes, infrastructure, and information technology require enhancements to enable proper sorting of EV batteries.

Existing processes, infrastructure, and information technology require enhancements to enable reverse logistics of EV batteries.

Existing processes, infrastructure, and information technology require enhancements for the Auto Recycling Industry to collect EV batteries.

Facilitating greater participation in the collection of Lithium Ion Batteries using existing infrastructure and new smart technology.

Existing processes, infrastructure, and information technology require enhancements for the Auto Recycling Industry to handle EV batteries.

Smartville will deploy distributed battery conditioning “HUBs” to reduce costs and create value in the reverse logistics supply chain.

We believe education and knowledge sharing is the key missing element to reduce risk of collecting and storing lithium-ion batteries.

Non-toxic processing to remove inherent risks in Li-ion for safe transportation and storage

This Sorting Prize will engineer and automate a reliable EOL-LIB sorting approach using analytical inputs and artificial intelligence.

We propose a demonstration whereby electric vehicle batteries are given a digital identity to connect all stakeholders in the lifecycle.

We proposes a demonstration whereby portable LIBS and the products they power will be given a digital identity to support final recycling.

Circular Chain, a mobile platform that educates and guides communities in subside battery collection and maps drop off points.