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In his speech, Straubel highlighted the environmental and economic importance of battery recycling. Currently, in the US, there is minimal regulation requiring battery recycling, and many batteries are disposed of in landfills. He advocates for improving collection systems, adding recycling technology, and building awareness to make recycling both easier and financially rewarding for consumers.
The Vision for Tesla’s Sustainable Supply Chain
Straubel envisions a future where the majority of battery materials are recycled within a closed-loop system, reducing reliance on environmentally damaging mining operations. His company’s facilities process pallets of used batteries, a small yet illustrative glimpse into the scale of recycling efforts needed to support Tesla’s growth.