Waste360 4 August 2026

Why Second-Life EV Batteries Are the Next Frontier for the Circular Economy

Why It Matters for ITAD

New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing. Growing ESG focus creates opportunities for ITAD companies with strong sustainability credentials.

In this Q&A with Waste360, Nick Nesbitt, founder and CEO of Mapleview Energy, discusses why the coming wave of retired EV batteries presents both a waste management challenge and an infrastructure opportunity. Nesbitt explains how second-life battery applications fit into a circular economy, the technical and safety considerations behind battery repurposing, and more.