Japan to join global race to recycle lithium batteries and curb e-waste hazards

Published on October 31, 2025

A planned 2026 law will make firms responsible for collecting and reusing mobile batteries and other small devices, aligning Tokyo’s recycling policy with global circular-economy efforts to cut emissions and secure critical minerals.

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