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At Nav Prakriti, we believe that recycling batteries is essential for both the environment and public health. When we recycle a battery, it goes through a few important steps. First, it’s collected and sorted by type—like lithium-ion, lead-acid, or alkaline—because each type requires a different method of recycling.
Before anything else, batteries are safely discharged to remove leftover energy. This is especially crucial for lithium-ion batteries, which can catch fire or explode if mishandled.
Next, the batteries are dismantled—either manually or using machines. The outer casing, metal components, electrolytes, and plastic parts are separated. In some cases, they are shredded into smaller pieces to make sorting easier.
Then comes the most important part: material recovery. Depending on the type of battery, we use either high-temperature smelting (pyrometallurgy) or chemical treatment (hydrometallurgy) to extract valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and lead. Some newer technologies even allow us to recondition parts directly without breaking them down chemically.
Once recovered, these materials are refined and reused in the production of new batteries, helping to reduce mining and lower environmental impact.
While battery recycling is not without challenges—like complex battery designs and safety risks—it’s a powerful step toward sustainability. That’s why we never dispose of batteries in the trash. Instead, we always drop them off at certified e-waste collection centers where they can be handled safely and responsibly.
Recycling is not just a process—it’s a mindset. Every time we recycle a battery, we take one step closer to a cleaner and healthier planet.
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