Policies and Measures for the Proper Management of Lithium-ion Batteries

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Comprehensive policy measures and inter-ministerial frameworks are required to mitigate the increasing fire risks from discarded lithium-ion batteries at waste facilities and to promote the recycling of useful metals for economic security. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Ryuzo Sugimoto

doi:10.3985/mcwmr.37.3

April 30, 2026Material Cycles and Waste Management ResearchOpen Access

Policies and Measures for the Proper Management of Lithium-ion Batteries

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The aim is to address the increasing fire incidents related to lithium-ion batteries and enhance their proper management and recycling.
Reviewed the current status of fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Analyzed the separation and collection systems in municipalities.
Discussed efforts by the Ministry of Environment to prevent fire incidents and promote recycling.
Increased fire incidents from lithium-ion batteries necessitate urgent management interventions.
Advancements in recycling practices can strengthen economic security and competitiveness.
A comprehensive strategy package for lithium-ion battery management is scheduled for release by December 2025.

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Reviews fire incidents from lithium-ion batteries and discusses management policies for recycling in municipalities, highlighting improvements needed.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17db293fad632b0f9d7f05 https://doi.org/10.3985/mcwmr.37.3

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