Call2Recycle becomes the first North American associate member of EUCOBAT

Call2Recycle Canada, has become a member of EUCOBAT, the European association of national collection schemes for batteries. Call2Recycle is now the first North American, and one of the first two non-EU associate members of EUCOBAT, alongside B-Cycle from Australia. 

"We are thrilled to join EUCOBAT as one of the first non-EU members, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate with other leading international battery collection schemes," says Joe Zenobio, president of Call2Recycle Canada. "We look forward to contributing our 27 years of experiences and learning from global best practices as we continue innovating and evolving our program to meet the growing demands of evolving sectors, including e-bikes and electric vehicles."

Twenty-seven years of battery recycling experience

Since 1997, Call2Recycle has been working on Canada's battery recycling progress, furthering safety, innovation, and public education. By joining EUCOBAT, Call2Recycle aims to contribute to the global conversation with organizations from 24 countries, exchanging valuable insights on safe, responsible battery management, and sharing best practices around its collection strategies, safety efforts, and innovative solutions, including Smart Containers, automatic pick-up service, and comprehensive consumer education initiatives.

EUCOBAT now includes 30 members from 24 countries

EUCOBAT, established in 2012, assures that all waste batteries are collected and recycled in an ecologically sound way, and contribute to sound environmental practices. With the addition of Call2Recycle and B-Cycle, EUCOBAT now includes 30 members from 24 countries. Call2Recycle's membership comes at a pivotal time, as EUCOBAT contributes policy guidance for the implementation of the new EU Battery Regulation, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework for all types of batteries across their lifecycle.  

"We are pleased to welcome Call2Recycle to EUCOBAT as the first North American associate member," said Eric Ruyters, secretary general of EUCOBAT. "Call2Recycle's extensive experience in Canadian battery collection will be valuable as we work together to promote an efficient operation of the collection, recycling, and treatment schemes. We look forward to their contributions and exchanging best practices to continue driving environmental progress globally."

With its recent achievement of collecting and recycling 50 million kilograms of batteries in Canada, Call2Recycle continues to further the cause of responsible battery stewardship. As the organization expands its global influence through its EUCOBAT membership, it remains committed to driving innovative solutions for safe and responsible battery management to help advance the circular economy.