We know there are many who want to be part of this circularity movement and we also know just how hard it can sometimes be to recycle responsibly. That’s why, together with Redwood, Audi is providing communities a new opportunity to do so in a way that is convenient and supports one of the most important sustainability initiatives underway on the planet.
As more and more technologies come to rely on advanced batteries, global demand for lithium is expected to grow dramatically. Some estimates put that rate of growth at 500% over the next decade. The pace of technology development also seems to be increasing, and as a result many of us have older generation electronic devices collecting dust at home in our junk drawer. Since they can’t be thrown into the garbage—and it’s not always clear where exactly these devices should go at the end of their lifespan—it has created an untapped reservoir of recyclable materials.
This is where the Audi-Redwood partnership comes in. Select Audi dealerships nationwide are deploying Redwood collection bins where batteries and devices can be deposited and returned to Redwood for recycling, refining, and to ultimately be incorporated into the next generation of EV batteries. Recycling battery-powered devices through the program helps to recover critical minerals and over time will ease the pressure to mine new raw materials. This program creates pathways for communities to recycle their spent batteries and devices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
