Infinite Sustainable Solutions expands electric vehicle battery recycle and disposal services 

Infinite Sustainable Solutions (ISS), a service business unit of Univar Solutions, is partnering across the value chain to drive safety standards for environmental services of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to address the growing market demand and critical need for sustainable cradle-to-grave management of materials.

“The regulatory and transportation requirements, combined with the complex technology and materials utilized makes EV batteries a significant opportunity,” said Jennifer Yruegas, Infinite Sustainable Solutions Business Director, Univar Solutions. “Our experience in the chemicals, automotive and electronics markets position us to support customers through custom programs to ensure social and environmental protection in the disposal process while identifying options to recover value through reuse and recycle options.” 

The business is working closely with customers and vendors at each step of the EV battery lifecycle to drive circularity across the value chain. From cell and battery production, and automotive assembly, to post-consumer, transportation and recycling, ISS is leading connections across the industry to establish best practices for sustainable EV battery environmental services. 

Partnering with customers and vendors across the country, ISS offers a range of services across the value chain, including:

• Certified and skilled on-site labor
• Transportation and packaging of materials
• Supervision of hazardous batteries or damaged cell batteries
• Systems to handle and transport damaged batteries from commercial dealerships
• Management for DDR and non-DDR batteries of all shapes and sizes
• Dismantling services
• Repacking

In addition to all other waste and byproduct materials associated with the manufacturing process for EV batteries, ISS offers solutions across a range of materials, including but not limited to:

• Production scrap
• Cells
• Modules
• 48 Volt
• Hybrid
• Full EV packs

“Transportation of EV batteries presents a diverse set of challenges where ISS can offer solutions to managing DOT and shipping compliance as well as pre-shipment checklists to ensure safe and sustainable handling,” said Ryan Kennebeck, Infinite Sustainable Solutions Senior Business Development Manager, Univar Solutions. “As always, we prioritize safety above all and also offer emergency response support, including specialized fire safety training, to customers as we manage the multifaceted risks across the battery lifecycle.”

Sustainable Solutions (ISS), a services business unit of Univar Solutions, is a leading environmental services partner in the manufacturing industry offering custom waste stream systems and solutions to support customer sustainability goals. We provide a one-stop-shop for on-site personnel, logistics and hauling, equipment and supplies, recycling, and byproduct and waste disposal across all markets, including aerospace, automotive, chemicals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. Driving efficiency and cost-effective services through a material lifecycle approach, ISS operates across 150+ sites in 20+ states across North America.

Learn more about our mission to be a pioneer in safe, sustainable, reliable and objective environmental service solutions at www.infinitesustainablesolutions.com.