According to Chemindigest, on March 4, 2025, Recyclekaro, a leading player in e-waste management and lithium-ion battery recycling, announced a major expansion of its recycling operations. The company has increased its total recycling capacity to 24,000 tons annually at its state-of-the-art facility in Palghar, near Mumbai. With this enhanced capability, Recyclekaro reinforces its role as a key driver of India’s green agenda, promoting sustainable e-waste, battery waste, and plastic recycling solutions to reduce environmental impact and advance a circular economy.
Addressing India’s Growing E-Waste and Battery Waste Crisis
India is one of the world’s largest producers of e-waste, generating over 3.2 million tons annually. As consumer electronics, smartphones, and electric vehicles (EVs) become more widespread, lithium-ion battery waste is growing at an annual rate of 30%.
Improper disposal of e-waste and battery waste poses serious environmental risks, including:
- Toxic chemical leakage into soil and water.
- Resource depletion due to inefficient recycling practices.
- Increased carbon footprint from raw material extraction.
Recyclekaro’s expanded facility directly tackles these challenges by:
- Recovering valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese.
- Reducing landfill waste through its strict zero-disposal policy.
- Promoting resource circularity by ensuring that all recovered materials are reused in manufacturing.
Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
A Vision for a Circular Economy
This expansion significantly boosts:
- E-waste recycling capacity from 7,500 MT to 24,000 MT per year.
- Battery recycling capacity from 4,200 MT to 10,000 MT per year.
Rajesh Gupta, Founder and Director of Recyclekaro, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation, stating:
“As we expand, we remain focused on pioneering innovative recycling solutions that redefine the industry.”
Advanced Technology for High-Efficiency Resource Recovery
Recyclekaro has equipped its Palghar facility with cutting-edge recycling technology capable of:
- Recovering critical metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese with over 95% efficiency.
- Achieving 99.5% purity levels for recovered materials, ensuring their reusability in energy storage solutions.
- Processing large volumes of battery waste, aligning with India’s goal of achieving sustainable energy independence.
Trusted Partner for Leading Industries
As India transitions to a cleaner, more sustainable economy, companies like Recyclekaro are playing a crucial role in building a circular supply chain. The expansion of its recycling facility will:
- Support India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry by providing high-purity recycled materials for battery production.
- Contribute to environmental protection by ensuring safe disposal and recovery of hazardous materials.
- Reduce reliance on imported raw materials, strengthening India’s domestic battery supply chain.
With government support, increasing regulatory requirements, and industry partnerships, India’s e-waste and battery recycling sector is poised for rapid growth, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Conclusion
Recyclekaro’s 24,000-ton recycling expansion marks a major milestone in India’s efforts to combat e-waste and battery waste pollution. By investing in advanced resource recovery technology and forming strategic industry partnerships, the company is leading the way toward a circular economy.
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