Specialist and leader in Europe in electric mobility, Weebot is a manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment. Because we envision a better environment, Weebot is committed through the Weegreen label to recycling our products.
If the battery of an electric scooter is often blamed for pollution, what is the real situation? Is it possible to recycle the battery of an electric scooter and its various materials? And if so, how?
Weebot's goal on battery recycling
Being subject to the regulation on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), Weebot is obligated to recycle batteries as well as the packaging we place on the European market.
More and more people want to change their mobility habits to be more environmentally friendly.
With this booming demand for electric mobility, it is necessary to recycle end-of-life products. We must minimize our environmental impact because although our products do not emit CO2 during operation, they still have a carbon footprint throughout their life cycle.
Weebot's goal is to reduce this carbon footprint as much as possible and offer our customers a solution for better recycling of electric scooter batteries.
This notably involves several collection points throughout France for better selective sorting management.
Why recycle a lithium-ion battery?
Sustainable management of waste from our electrical and electronic devices is a major challenge for our society. By recovering this waste, as well as depollution and valorization of WEEE, Weebot contributes at its level to preserving nature and our environment.
Preservation of nature
Weebot's commitment through Weegreen is to prevent the spread of hazardous substances into nature. Even if these substances are in small quantities in our electric scooters and other devices, the environmental impacts can be considerable in the long term.
Weebot is committed to recycling raw materials
We must act now to avoid bad habits. Preserving our natural state requires a collective effort. Not throwing electronic products anywhere means being able to recycle as many spare parts and raw materials from our products as possible.
Which parts should be recycled?
The battery is the main part that must be recycled on an electrical product. The normal life cycle of a battery can vary from 500 to 1200 full charges. One cycle of this battery equals a complete discharge from 100% to 0% and then a full recharge back to 100%.
However, this does not mean the complete end of the battery's life. This number of cycles rather gives an idea of the optimal functioning of a battery.
Beyond that, the cells can be refurbished through recycling. That is why it is very important not to throw your battery in your household waste when it becomes weak.
Our transport boxes can also be recycled. They are designed to protect your product during transport to your home. We also recommend keeping it in case of technical problems with your device.
This will make it easier for you to bring your product back to our various Service Centers if it breaks down.
There are also various electronic components that can be recycled on an electric scooter. The following components are concerned by recycling:
- the charger
- the handlebar display
- the controller
- the electric motor
- the various cables
- the lights
Finally, the tires made of natural rubber, as well as the inner tubes can be recycled, even in case of puncture. They can be used to make new parts from recycled materials afterwards.
As a professional in electric mobility placing these products on the market, Weebot must comply with these requirements and be a vector of environmental respect.
How to participate in our fight for better recycling
When they reach the end of their life, Weebot wants to ensure that these different parts are properly sorted. We have therefore called on 3 trusted partners who support our recycling program.
Ecologic, to find a waste collection point
We are members of the eco-organization Ecologic which is responsible for recycling electrical devices and equipment in the French territory. Ecologic favors local solutions for collection, reuse, and treatment. With this solidarity economy, Ecologic sets up drop-off points to collect your waste.
Corepile, specialist in battery and accumulator recycling
Corepile on its side is a state-approved eco-organization that ensures the collection and recycling of lithium-ion batteries and cells. Discover without delay where to drop off your battery thanks to their various collection points.
Citeo, to reduce the environmental impact of packaging
Finally, the organization Citeo is committed to reducing the environmental impact of packaging and papers from mass consumption and distribution. Thanks to the sorting efforts of the French, this has become the first eco-citizen gesture with 68% of household packaging and 60.5% of papers recycled in the territory.
Choose to refurbish your battery like new or repair it with us!
At Weebot, we offer different personalized services that will respect all your principles and values that you defend!
By refurbishing your battery like new, not only do you preserve nature, but your battery will regain its former autonomy in one charge!
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