Call2Recycle and Panasonic Team for Power Tool Battery Recycling Initiative

Call2Recycle and Panasonic Power Tools Division recently teamed up to launch a new rechargeable battery recycling initiative.

The Power Tool Division is a manufacturer of construction and assembly tools that include intelligent cordless shut-off tools, low torque cordless clutch tools, cordless non shut-off tools and rechargeable batteries. Call2Recycle is a product stewardship program that ensures that rechargeable batteries introduced into the marketplace are being responsibly recycled when they reach their end of life. Panasonic is a founding member of Call2Recycle and long-time licensee, helping to fund Call2Recycle’s recycling programs.

Under the partnership, Panasonic and Call2Recycle work with Panasonic power tools users to place Call2Recycle’s collection boxes at plant assembly lines to collect used rechargeable batteries from cordless tools. Users of Panasonic power tools in North America will now have easy access to recycling batteries on the plant floor. Call2Recycle will recycle all rechargeable batteries packs and cells — including Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, Ni-Zn (Nickel Zinc), Li-Ion and SSLA/Pb (Small Sealed Lead Acid) — up to 11 pounds.

This new initiative creates a single umbrella program to replace the current patchwork of recycling programs across customer sites. The used Panasonic EY9025B Power Tool Batteries will be shipped from the plant to an approved battery processor, which will convert them into new materials used in new batteries or steel alloy. All recycling occurs in North America, and all parts of the battery are responsibly diverted from the landfill. No waste materials are exported out of the country.

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Education is an important element of the new program.  Call2Recycle is developing and implementing a program to educate customers on how the program works. Call2Recycle reps will work as needed with plant engineers to introduce the program. The program is also being promoted through the Panasonic website via online banners in addition to posters, flyers and postcards. The program kicked off May 1 with the goal of getting as many Panasonic power tool customers on board as quickly as possible.

Panasonic has a history of rechargeable battery recycling. When these batteries gained popularity in the early 1990s, no recycling programs existed. Leveraging the public’s growing interest in recycling rechargeable batteries, Panasonic joined four other companies to create the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), now called Call2Recycle, Inc. The industry program enabled electronics manufacturers to voluntarily comply with the growing number of state regulations by collecting rechargeable batteries through retail outlets. Individuals, businesses and municipalities were encouraged to participate at no cost.

Call2Recycle, Inc. shares a similar philosophy to Panasonic when it comes to recycling, the organization says.

With Panasonic’s support, Call2Recycle has recycled more than 75 million pounds of Panasonic power tool batteries since its inception. The companies say the partnership has helped them take positive action to promote sustainability through responsible recycling.