A Bristol business is piloting the first recycling scheme in the UK for batteries used in electric powered bikes and scooters.



Previously the batteries from the power-assisted two-wheelers had to be exported to the US or Europe for recycling.

Eco Recover is hoping to reduce the carbon emissions in the treatment process by reducing transport, and it will carry out all of its collections with all-electric vehicles.

The two businesses will look to roll out the scheme out across the UK following the South West trial.

John Dorman, co-founder of EcoMove said: "By joining forces with Fenix, our aim is to increase lithium-ion Battery recycling in the UK and lead the way in sustainability within the green transport sector.

“Through partnering with Eco Recover, businesses in the green transport sector can provide their customers with a sustainable recycling solution and play a more active role in the management of the Lithium-Ion batteries they produce.”

Damian Lambkin, business development director at Fenix Battery Recycling added: “As Fenix is the only UK-based solution for lithium-ion battery recycling, our partnership with Eco Recover will provide a more eco-friendly recycling solution that does not require materials to be exported to the USA or Europe for recycling.”

As well as lithium-ion battery recycling, Fenix will offer recycling for lithium primary batteries found in portable electronic devices, alkaline batteries and wet and dry NiCad batteries at its mixed-chemistry battery recycling plants.
