Beyond Waste Management: Mastering the New US & EU Battery Lifecycle Mandates

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The global regulatory landscape for batteries is undergoing a period of profound transformation, moving simultaneously in two distinct directions.

Guide Overview

In the United States, a rapidly evolving patchwork of state-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks is shifting the financial and operational burden of end-of-life management onto manufacturers and importers . 

Conversely, the European Union has moved beyond simple waste management toward a comprehensive, harmonized lifecycle approach under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

This comprehensive guide, based on our recent webinar “Manufacturers’ Blueprint: Solving the US & EU Battery Compliance Puzzle,” serves as a strategic roadmap for manufacturers, brand owners, and importers to navigate this increasingly fragmented yet converging environment.

Gain detailed insights into upcoming mandates for Carbon Footprint Declarations, Supply Chain Due Diligence, the Digital Battery Passport, and circular design requirements for Removability and Replaceability.

This Guide Covers

• The Drivers of Modern Battery Stewardship
• Navigating the US State EPR Patchwork
• The US “Blueprint” for Compliance
• The EU Lifecycle Shift: From Directive to Regulation
• Mandatory Transparency: Carbon Footprints and Recycled Content
• Ethical Sourcing and Supply Chain Due Diligence
• Digital Innovation and the Battery Passport
• Circular Design: Removability and Replaceability
• Webinar Q&A: Real-world Battery Compliance Questions Answered