Redwood Materials Launches South Carolina Statewide Battery Recycling Program for Schools  

Redwood Materials, the leading lithium-ion battery recycler, is excited to announce a new K-12 Battery Recycling Program designed to educate and engage students and faculty. We’re initially launching in SC in collaboration with Take Action SC, a statewide environmental education partnership, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services and its Be Battery Smart program. 

This initiative aims to teach students the importance of lithium-ion battery recycling, providing an easy and effective way for schools to participate in free collection drives. To encourage participation, the program offers exciting incentives tailored to all ages. Student awards include ice cream and pizza parties, swag, and even scholarships, while participating teachers are eligible for school supply funding. Redwood is committed to making this program accessible and beneficial to all participating schools, and teachers are encouraged to reach out if they need a customized reward system to better suit their classroom needs. Collection drives may be done in conjunction with Take Action SC’s new battery education curriculum. 

“We’re thrilled to partner with Take Action SC to bring this important educational opportunity to schools across the state,” said Morgan Crapps, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations at Redwood Materials. “By teaching students the value of recycling and sustainability, we hope to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.” 

Redwood Materials is progressing with active construction on their 600-acre campus in Berkeley County, South Carolina, where they will recycle, refine and remanufacture battery materials. 

For more information on to participate in a battery collection drive, educators can contact Redwood Materials directly at education@redwoodmaterials.com.  

Quotes from program partners

“The K-12 Battery Recycling Program aligns with our Be Battery Smart campaign and brings important messaging to classrooms where students can be informed of commonplace environmental hazards they may not be aware of.  We’re happy to support Redwood Materials in their important efforts to educate children and their families about the potential harm batteries pose to people and the environment if they aren’t handled and disposed of properly.” – Myra Reece, Interim Director of SCDES. 

“The Take Action SC team of educators are thrilled to partner with Redwood Materials on the K-12 Battery Recycling Program. Educating students and teachers about safe battery disposal is crucial to protecting our families, environment, and precious resources. With Redwood’s support, offering a battery recycling option to schools and their communities will empower them to take meaningful action through a hands-on experience.” – Angie Hinson Perry, Take Action SC Environmental Programs