ZETA provided the following comments in response to an ARPA-E request for information. In summary, ZETA strongly supports ARPA-E and other government initiatives to advance circularity of the battery supply chain. We encourage ARPA-E to support the DOE ReCell Center’s cutting edge exploration of battery circularity. Robust federal support will ensure a sufficient and guaranteed stream of recycled materials to justify continued private-sector investment in the battery recycling industry. Improved recycling processes will not only reduce dependence on other sources of critical minerals but will also prevent potentially hazardous materials from entering conventional waste streams. [Full Text Here]
