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 materials from manufacturing scraps. This will significantly reduce overall battery production costs and provide raw materials predictability.

  • Defense Industrial Base

    Cool Amps is working with the defense industrial base to introduce a critical materials circularity ecosystem. Lithium-ion batteries and rare earth minerals can be mined from DoD waste streams and used for new defense applications. Cool Amps techniques also ensure military power requirements are sourced from US-derived sources.

  • Reverse Logistics Centers

    Reverse logistics providers act as intermediary services for battery logistics management. Handling large quantities of lithium-ion batteries poses safety concerns. Cool Amps’ recovery techniques mitigate safety concerns and provide a framework for companies to profit from battery waste.