6 Acquisition International - Global Green Business Awards 2021 Best Eco-Friendly Battery Metals Producer - Canada etal Tech Alley’s overall mission is to market its region’s strengths and economic assets to the global community; while identifying and promoting opportunities for investment in the region; advocating for removing barriers to economic growth; supporting existing industry to achieve sustainable growth; and supporting circular economy adoption and innovation in its region. Home to two major battery recycling plants, both of which process vehicle batteries, these firms are affected by the rapidly changing technology in the battery sector. Widespread adoption of lithium batteries and the consequent variation and quantities are pushing battery recyclers to innovate and adapt to changing markets, both in used battery supply and subsequent material reuse. The region is also home to seven hydroelectric dams which are a renewable energy source for local businesses. Metal Tech Alley has a unique ecosystem with examples of industrial circular economy which are integral to the regional economy. A primary example is the closed loop of lead production and car battery recycling which recovers lead and puts it back into the economy for reuse. Another example includes the recovery of critical minerals from smelter by-products for use in modern technology and capturing energy from forestry companies’ wood waste by turning it into a source of renewal natural gas. Metal Tech Alley has a rich researchbased ecosystem where innovation and development are simply how business is done. The company’s latest project is setting up a battery ecosystem in the area. By 2040, all new light-duty cars and trucks sold in British M Metal Tech Alley is supporting businesses and professionals to become circular economy leaders in industrial supply chains, and bringing the benefits of circular economy to the West Kootenay region. Its priorities for promoting industrial circular economy action are education, circular design, and traceability. Dec21231 Columbia will be zero-emission vehicles – A reliable system to safely repurpose and recycle hybrid and electric vehicle batteries will have to be expanded. Even though there already is existing battery recycling facilities at Metal Tech Alley, this will have to be expanded to keep up with the future demand of EV battery recycling. Recycling is a key component to support a successful circular economy. Making all the work happen at Metal Tech Alley are its people, who are hardworking with ambition and integrity. They are progressive thinkers focused on cultivating a sustainable industrial circular economy sector. The region has great lifestyle opportunities, an ‘open for business’ mindset, and is close to the US border, being Canada’s biggest trade partner. Ultimately, Metal Tech Alley would like to be known for its work in the industrial circular economy. Its battery ecosystem will be like no other in rural Canada, and it is working on traceability in circular economy as well as a circular carbon capture project. Company: Metal Tech Alley Contact: Jacomien van Tonder Email: jvantonder@metaltechalley.com Website: www.metaltechalley.com
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