Hilti: Powering Up Its Battery Recycling Program to New Levels

Many of Call2Recycle’s industry stewards come from the construction tool industry where rechargeable batteries power cordless tools ranging from drills to screwdrivers, saws, angle grinders, power hammers and impact wrenches. As the demand for cordless tools steadily increases, so does the demand for heavy-duty rechargeable batteries.

One of the leaders in this industry is the Hilti Group, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of construction-grade tools, equipment and services. From its roots as a small family company started in 1941, Hilti ...

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Canadians Recycle One Million Kilograms of Batteries in Just Five Months

Provinces of British Columbia and Quebec lead national increase of 26 per cent over 2013 collections

TORONTO (June 5, 2014)– Canadians are recycling rechargeable and single-use batteries at a record pace in 2014, achieving a new collections milestone of one million kilograms earlier than ever, reports Call2Recycle® Canada – North America’s first and largest battery stewardship program. By comparison, the country took 9 months in 2012 and 7 months in 2013 to reach the same milestone.

The province of British ...

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