In 2023, around 5,259 tons of round cell primary batteries were recycled in Germany. Since 2021, the legally prescribed recycling rate in Germany is 50 percent. This regulation is part of the new Battery Act (BattG2), which regulates the collection and recycling of batteries in order to reduce the environmental impact of batteries and promote a circular economy.
Volume of recycled batteries in Germany in 2023, by type
(in tons)
The abbreviations AIMn, ZnC, Zn-air, Li, Li-Ion, NiMH and NiCd stand for alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, zinc-air, lithium, lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium.
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