My name is Clari Nolet; I am the Vice-Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). I am also the head of the Lithium-ion battery recycling initiative. It can be difficult to scale the impact of what clubs do, but this is a way that it can be done! Please read the very brief email below to find out how easy it is for a club to hold an event and have your clubs get reimbursed for approved marketing materials up to $200.
We've held over 80 club and district-wide events across the US in the last few years. Encouraging your clubs to hold an event will scale the impact.Project in a box – An easy to download Tool Kit is available with everything needed to educate the community and hold a successful lithium-ion battery recycling event.
Redwood Materials (recycling partner and only recycler of consumer lithium-ion batteries in the U.S.) will reimburse clubs up to $200 for approved marketing materials if a club holds an event in 2025 – must sign up by May 1, 2025 to hold an event in 2025 to be eligible to be reimbursed.
Can be done with 4-6 people and an event is 4 hours.
Helps recruit new members who are interested in the environment and they are typically younger.
95% of lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper are recovered from recycling and go directly into electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
30 minute Webinar (February 18th at 9:30 and noon PST [12:30 and 3 pm Eastern time]) will go over all the details to sign up to attend here. If you can’t attend, it will be recorded and sent if you register.
Be part of a significant impact initiative and encourage your clubs/districts to sign up. If you want to speak to clubs or DGs that have been successful, just let me know and I will connect you.
If you, or your clubs want more information email or call me:
Clari Nolet, 650-224-4591
Vice-Chair ESRAG
Los Altos California Rotary Club
ESRAG Initiative Lead for Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
Checkout the ESRAG website for information on additional projects and task forces