Benefits of Batrec’s Disposal Process

The processing of spent batteries by Batrec Industrie AG has significant benefits for people and the environment:

• – Complete recycling: Batrec technology differs from other well-known technologies in one crucial aspect: the processing of toxic materials, primarily toxic mercury. At Batrec, mercury is distilled completely and recovered as metallic mercury. The mercury recovered from the recycling process has a degree of purity of 99.995%! Other known technologies cannot guarantee that toxins will not be released diffusely and uncontrolled into the environment through products, by-products or residual waste.
  
• – Recovery of valuable raw materials: The closed recycling cycle helps to recover valuable raw material which can be supplied to the industry for reutilization. This cycle conserves resources.
  
• – Compliance with all laws: Batrec Industrie AG fully complies with the legal requirements. Compliance is reviewed by the Swiss authorities and can be proved by a mass balance.
  
• – High ecological standards: The environmentally sound processing of hazardous waste and toxins, as guaranteed by Batrec’s closed cycle approach, is in the common interest. If spent batteries are recycled in accordance with less stringent environmental standards, toxins may be released diffusely into the environment through residual waste. This may lead to ecological damage and health hazards with considerable follow-up costs.
  
• – Permanent innovation: Batrec Industrie AG is committed to constantly improve the safety and environmental performance. All necessary and possible steps are taken continuously to minimize the risk of accidents and emissions harmful to health. Batrec's goal is to maximize production safety.