The podcast episodes explore the importance of battery recycling in the context of the growing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies, which rely heavily on lithium-ion batteries.

Several episodes highlight the challenges of establishing a circular battery supply chain, such as the difficulties in turning dead batteries into new ones Part 5: The Battery Recycling Dilemma and the need to address the environmental and social impacts of mining critical minerals required for battery production Critical minerals & decarbonization: Can we have our cake and eat it, too?.

The episodes also discuss strategies for improving battery recycling, including policies and incentives to support the recycling ecosystem Ep. 150: Electric Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling, and the role of new technologies and business models in making battery recycling more efficient and sustainable Ep. 91: The Afterlife of Electric Car Batteries.