ABRI’s media releases

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URGENT CALL TO DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES SAFELY

Australia’s leading battery associations have called for federal and state governments to urgently implement the federal consumer watchdog’s recommendations to manage the increasing number of lithium-ion battery related fires.

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BATTERY RECYCLING INDUSTRY BACKS CONSUMER WATCHDOG’S REPORT

The Australian battery recycling industry has thrown its support behind the federal consumer watchdog’s report on product safety for lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries, but says now is the time to act as the world changes rapidly to a net zero, circular economy.

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BATTERY RECYCLING INDUSTRY BACKS PLANS TO STOP WASTE GOING TO LANDFILL

The Australian battery recycling industry supports plans to stop battery waste going to landfills around Australia and spending on infrastructure to support the ban.

The Australian Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI) Chief Executive Officer Katharine Hole said batteries should not go to landfill or in any household waste recycling service.

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