In Ontario, Canada, Call2Recycle Canada has joined forces with Electronic Distributors International Inc (EDI) to implement a new battery sorting technology. This collaboration will significantly increase the province’s capacity to sort and recycle end-of-life batteries. The investment aligns with Call2Recycle’s goal of enhancing battery recycling infrastructure, improving efficiency, ensuring safety, and supporting waste diversion initiatives in the region.
The state-of-the-art battery sorting equipment is located at EDI’s facility in Orillia, Ontario, and is one of only four of its kind in the world. This new equipment will double the plant’s capability to sort used batteries effectively.
Norm Yorke, Managing Partner at EDI, emphasized their commitment to modernizing the recycling industry and investing in sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of their partners. He highlighted the importance of pioneering technology-driven battery sorting in North America to promote responsible recycling practices.
Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada, commended EDI for its innovative approach to driving positive change in the recycling sector and emphasized the significance of collaborations with forward-thinking organizations. Zenobio noted that advancements such as this one not only contribute to enhancing Ontario’s battery recycling infrastructure but also boost efficiency, support larger battery collection volumes, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate the local economy.
Overall, this partnership represents a pivotal step forward in advancing sustainable battery recycling practices in Ontario and setting a precedent for innovative waste management solutions in North America.