Call2Recycle is a new industrywide program for the micro-mobility industry that will allow manufacturers and retailers alike to recycle important e-bike components. With an original focus on batteries, the company has partnered with retailers such as 'BCycle' and bike-sharing programs such as 'LLC/Trek Bicycles' to provide recycling kits and informational guides on how to recycle used components.
The Call2Recycle program also includes designated pickup and drop-off locations across the United States that allow it to collect post-consumer products for repurposing. The company creates safety equipment, batteries, and more out of the materials it collects. Call2Recycle, BCycle, and more businesses in the e-bike industry note that there is expected to be exponential growth in the number of e-bikes sold from 2020 to 2030. In response to this assessment, the Call2Recycle program hopes to stifle waste production in the industry before it becomes a large issue.
E-Bike Recycling Initiatives
Call2Recycle is an IndustryWide Recycling Program for Micro-Mobility
Trend Themes
1. Micro-mobility Recycling - Companies within the micro-mobility industry can explore implementing e-bike recycling programs to reduce waste in the industry.
2. Dedicated Recycling Locations - Creating designated pickup and drop-off locations for e-bike components can improve recycling rates and provide a more sustainable solution.
3. Circular Economy - Implementing a circular economy approach within the e-bike industry can increase sustainability and reduce waste by repurposing materials for new products.
Industry Implications
1. E-bike Manufacturing - E-bike manufacturers can take advantage of recycling initiatives to promote sustainability and decrease the carbon footprint of their products.
2. Bike-sharing Programs - Bike-sharing programs can partner with e-bike recycling programs to promote sustainable transportation and reduce waste in urban areas.
3. Sustainability Consulting - Consulting services that specialize in sustainability can work with e-bike companies to improve their environmental impact through initiatives such as recycling and circular economy programs.