On Dec. 30, 2024, Lithium-ion Battery Recyclers Redivivus and Re-New-Able Technologies announced a partnership to establish Illinois’ first scalable Lithium-ion Battery Recycling facility.
Re-New-Able, headquartered in Hazel Crest, Ill., is leading this initiative, combining Los Angeles-based Redivivus’ advanced recycling technology with its commitment to sustainable innovation. The partnership includes a purchase order for the Redi-Shred process, supported by Redivivus’ expertise in transitioning concepts to operational solutions.
“This partnership marks a groundbreaking moment for Illinois as we establish the state’s first lithium-ion battery recycling facility,” said Ravi Gade, Co-founder and CTO of Re-New-Able Technologies. “By setting new standards for safe battery transportation and recycling, we aim to strengthen Illinois’ position in clean energy innovation while creating a sustainable future for the battery industry. Redivivus’ expertise ensures that batteries are safely processed, and we’re honored to collaborate with their talented team.”
The facility will process batteries of any state of charge or health from local businesses and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) factories. It will also support Illinois-based efforts to manage the growing battery waste in auto-wrecking yards. Deploying modular units near feedstock suppliers reduces logistic challenges and builds closer ties with automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers, enhancing efficiency.
“There are very few black mass sources from the U.S. available to the market,” said Erika Guerrero, CEO of Redivivus. “Localizing Redi-Shred in collaboration with Re-New-Able minimizes costs and upholds the highest safety standards for processing variable batteries at scale.”
