New Guidance from EPA Finds Spent Li-Ion Batteries Are “Hazardous Waste” Under RCRA

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-guidance-epa-finds-spent-li-ion-batteries-are-hazardous-waste-under-rcra

Everyone knew it all along...

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LlamaSutra@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 3y (1 reply)

The good thing is that lithium can be infinitely recycled (as new batteries). It would require a huge change to the current regime to get most of it recycled.

lntl@lemmy.sdf.org · 1 pts · 3y

Theoretically, yes. I hope this become something we can do in the future. Atm, all lithium-ion batteries go to the landfill.

Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y

No shit for 200 Alex

copymyjalopy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

In other news: EPA determines poison is, in fact, poison.

lntl@lemmy.sdf.org · 1 pts · 3y

And sets a guideline on the maximum ppm allowed in drinking water