European Compliance Organizations for Batteries

Eucobat is the European association of national collection schemes for batteries. They assure that all waste batteries are collected and recycled in an ecological sound way, and contribute this way to a better environment.

Eucobat represents the interests of these national compliance organizations for batteries at European level and provides for a platform for co-operation and exchange of information and best practices, in order to optimize the effectiveness of the operations of the member organizations.

In order to achieve its objectives, Eucobat will:

- Collect, collate, exchange and benchmark information from members, within the limits authorized by law, to promote an efficient operation of the collection, recycling and treatment schemes
- Provide interested parties, including European and international institutions, with all pertinent information
- Provide members with assistance and information concerning the implementation of the EU directive and other relevant legislation
- Liaise with other European organizations such as various industry and consumer associations and other interest groups;
- Organize and participate in events, congresses, conferences, projects, meetings and working groups for the exchange of information and experiences among common interest groups;
- Collate, publish and share codes of best practices and provide logistical, information and support services to members.

Batteries Directive
WEEE Directive
ELV Directive
Circular Economy
Horizon 2020
Extended Producer Responsibility

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Mr Peter Binnemans (Secretary General)

Mr Peter Binnemans (Secretary General)

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