Study on feasibility of the ProBaMet approach in other countries and secondary non-ferrous metals supply chains

This study was developed within the project Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet), which was launched in early 2024 with the aim to stimulate and realise systematic improvements in the recycling sector for used lead-acid batteries in Nigeria. The lead-acid battery recycling sector and Nigeria have been chosen because of their relevance in terms of secondary raw materials, the sectors’ size, as well as the known environmental and human health problems.

In the context of a globally increasing demand for secondary raw materials, as well as an increasing awareness of sustainability risks associated with raw materials and recycling processes, this paper explores the feasibility of applying the ProBaMet approach to other countries and secondary raw material streams. In specific, the paper assesses the feasibility of a) applying the ProBaMet approach to lead-acid battery recycling sectors of other countries and regions; and b) applying the ProBaMet approach to other secondary non-ferrous metals.