Recycling at the Point of Disposal

Cool Amps' approach to Recycling at the Point of Disposal (RPOD) leverages an electrochemical recycling technique to effectively manage and recover critical elements from end-of-life lithium batteries used in electronic hardware, commonly referred to as e-waste.

This innovative approach offers not only a 95% materials recovery rate but also a promising solution to the challenges associated with traditional e-waste recycling.

AI Rendering of colocated Recycler

BENEFITS

  • Localized Processing: RPOD aims to recycle materials directly where they are collected, reducing the need for transportation and centralized processing facilities.

  • Selective Recovery: The electrochemical process used by Cool Amps can be finely tuned to selectively recover specific metals from the complex mix of materials present in e-waste.

  • Energy Efficiency: Electrochemical recycling methods consume less energy than traditional smelting processes, aligning with sustainable and environmentally friendly recycling practices.

  • Minimal Environmental Impact: Unlike conventional recycling methods that release toxic gases or require harsh chemicals, Cool Amps’ electrochemical technique minimizes environmental harm.

APPLICATIONS

  • Battery OEMs

    Colocated with battery OEMs, Cool Amps can quickly recapture critical metals from manufacturing scraps. This will greatly reduce overall battery production costs.

  • Defense Industrial Base

    Cool Amps is working with the defense industrial base to provide circularity of critical lithium battery materials. Cool Amps also seeks to ensure that military power requirements are sourced with US-derived critical materials.

  • Reverse Logistics Centers

    Many companies provide an intermediary service for battery logistics management. Cool Amps can forge strategic partnerships with battery recyclers and e-waste companies to efficiently process high-value materials from collected waste streams.