Today’s Solutions: December 05, 2025

Because the circular economy advocates a broad view of environmental responsibility, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all policy. Call2Recycle, North America’s first and largest consumer battery recycling organization, believes that the industry will need to develop policies that take into account the tradeoff between economics, efficient resource use and waste. Carl Smith, CEO and president of Call2Recycle, discusses the concept of the circular economy and its impact on battery recycling in North America. Mary Hain: What does…

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