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Project Launch "SHERLOCK"

Precise Characterization of Black Masses as the Key to Efficient Battery Recycling

News 08/31/2026

The current EU Battery Regulation prescribes ambitious recycling quotas. However, the key prerequisites for efficient battery recycling are intelligent recycling processes, reliable assessment, and high-quality processing of recycled materials from lithium-ion batteries. With the SHERLOCK project, a research initiative is starting to tackle these challenges—another building block on the path toward an economic and sustainable circular economy for batteries.

Award-winning web portal for sustainable sporting events goes global

Blog 08/27/2026

With over 600 measures, interactive tools and tried-and-tested solutions, the web portal for sustainable sporting events is now available in English, creating a new platform for international knowledge transfer.