Cirba Solutions Urges Battery Recycling on Earth Day, Including EV Batteries

Every year on April 22, more than a billion people around the world come together for one common cause: our planet. Earth Day is a moment to reflect, to act, and to renew our commitment to environmental protection. It’s more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global movement.

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970. It was a time when environmental concerns were just starting to enter public consciousness, spurred by growing awareness of pollution, deforestation, and the damage caused by unchecked industrial activity. That first Earth Day saw 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — rally together in parks, streets, and campuses to demand a healthier, more sustainable world.

It worked. The movement led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of landmark environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.

Fast forward to 2025, and Earth Day has grown into a truly global initiative. Coordinated by EarthDay.org (formerly Earth Day Network), today’s Earth Day engages over 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.

Events range from beach cleanups to tree-planting campaigns, climate marches to educational webinars. Schools teach kids about recycling and conservation. Communities take action to reduce waste and protect green spaces. Companies, as well as state and city governments, use the occasion to announce sustainability initiatives and push for stronger environmental policies.

While we’ve made progress since 1970, our planet still faces urgent challenges — from climate change and biodiversity loss to plastic pollution and resource depletion. Earth Day is a powerful reminder that protecting the environment isn’t just a job for scientists or policymakers — it’s something we all can be part of.

Even small actions can make a difference:

Plant a tree.
Bike instead of drive.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Turn off what you’re not using.
Support businesses that care about sustainability.

Cirba Solutions Celebrates the Power of Battery Recycling on Earth Day

This Earth Day, Cirba Solutions, North America’s premier battery recycling and management company, is shining a spotlight on the essential role batteries play in our lives — and how recycling them can help power a cleaner, more sustainable future.

2025’s Earth Day theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ presented by EarthDay.org, highlights the future of clean energy. It serves as a reminder of the important role batteries play in everyday lives and the importance of recycling them to leave a positive impact on the environment.

Batteries are everywhere — in our phones, laptops, flashlights, EVs, and even in large-scale energy storage systems and data centers. Yet, according to the 2024 Consumers Lithium Landscape Report, 41% of Americans remain unaware of the environmental and safety risks associated with improper battery disposal. Even more concerning: 45% of those who do know still throw lithium batteries in the regular trash. Cirba Solutions is ramping up efforts to educate the public and make recycling accessible.

Spreading Awareness and Sparking Action

To build momentum, Cirba Solutions has launched and supported a variety of community-centered events and educational initiatives, including:

Detroit Zoo E-Recycling Event: Partnering with the zoo to host a community battery collection event and keep hazardous waste out of landfills.

Circular Indiana Earth Day Webinar: Exploring battery circularity and how communities can take action in support of sustainable battery recycling.

Michigan Science Center: Inspiring hundreds of students through interactive exhibits and science shows that highlight the importance of batteries in our world.

STEM Competitions: Sponsoring robotics competitions like the South Carolina VEX Robotics State IQ Competition and the Ohio Kalahari Classic to foster STEM learning and environmental stewardship.

Keep America Beautiful 2025 Conference: Engaging with industry leaders to support nationwide recycling initiatives and community beautification.

Community Education Events: From Blythewood, SC to Lancaster, OH, Cirba Solutions is showing up in local communities to talk about recycling and collect batteries safely and responsibly.

“Earth Day is a good reminder that even the smallest action, like recycling your used batteries, can positively impact the environment, starting at the community level and working our way up to a global scale,” said Karen Gay, Community Engagement Manager at Cirba Solutions. “We are committed to educating consumers about the environmental importance of recycling batteries and how it directly relates to the advancements being made in the clean energy transition.”

Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Recycling by Cirba Solutions

With decades of expertise in end-of-life battery disassembly and materials recovery, Cirba Solutions stands at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and management. As EV adoption accelerates and battery demand grows, Cirba Solutions plays a critical role in creating a more sustainable and reliable clean energy future.

Cirba Solutions is meeting this challenge head-on by providing advanced recycling services that not only prioritize safety but also maximize environmental and economic value. Utilizing cutting-edge recycling technologies, the company is able to recover a high percentage of critical materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. These recovered materials are then reintroduced into the supply chain, reducing the need for newly mined resources and supporting the circular economy.

EVinfo.net’s Take

EVinfo.net was born from a love of the outdoors and our beautiful natural environment. We urge you to treat every day like it was Earth Day. Keep the environment in mind. Do what you can to fight climate change. Support forward-thinking organizations such as the Sierra Club. Join environmental demonstrations and speak out for climate action.

Are EVs Better for People and the Planet? The answer is a resounding “YES”! EVs are the most eco-friendly transportation, as well as being the most cost-effective. Now has never been a better time to trade in your gas-burning car for an exciting new EV.

Pre-tariff Auto Pricing Currently in Effect

If you are considering a new or used car purchase within the next few years, we recommend fast action. Pre-tariff auto pricing is currently in effect. It refers to the prices of new cars that were imported into the United States before the imposition of tariffs on imported vehicles and parts. As of April 22, 2025, many dealerships are still selling new and used cars at pre-tariff prices, as automakers have a stockpile of vehicles already in the country. These pre-tariff prices offer a temporary opportunity for consumers to avoid the higher costs associated with the newly imposed tariffs.

An overwhelming majority of economists have been skeptical of the tariffs from day one. The Economist went so far as to call the tariffs “the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era,” rooted in an “utterly deluded” understanding of trade economics. EVinfo.net agrees.