FYI for any of you that have battery collection programs.  

 

Steven Noble

Materials Management Division

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

517-449-6153 | Nobles4@Michigan.gov

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Subject: U.S. EPA Webinar: Safe Packaging and Transportation of Lithium Batteries: What You Need to Know

 

 

 

January 2020

 

Sustainable Materials Management Listserv

Safe Packaging and Transportation of Lithium Batteries: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2020 -- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Lithium batteries are key to our modern connected world, from our cellphones and computers to our cars (and not just electric cars) and have an increasing role in storing electricity for the electric grid. But used lithium batteries aren’t exactly like the used alkaline or lead acid batteries that many are used to working with. Because of the battery’s level of charge and the materials that are inside of it, special preparation is needed when shipping these batteries to a refurbisher or recycler. During this webinar participants will learn how to prevent, reduce or eliminate risks of fire or explosions from the improper packaging, marking, labeling, or recycling of lithium batteries.

 

 

Learn more about this webinar and register today!

 

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