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CSIRO says reuse it or lose it

THE growing demand for lithium-ion technology is good news for lithium suppliers but bad news for the environment, as rampant use of electronic and household devices leaves a trail of lithium-ion battery waste that is growing by the day.

 Up to 3300t of battery waste is produced in Australia annually

Up to 3300t of battery waste is produced in Australia annually

While Australia leads the way in mining lithium and is aiming to get a bigger piece of the lithium processing and battery technologies pie, there is little being done to tackle the resultant waste from...

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