EGARA speech IARC Basel 2022

This year’s International Automotive Recycling Congress was held in Basel on 5th -7th July. EGARA was fortunate to have a speech on Wednesday 6th July. It’s probably not a surprise that we choose to speak about EV batteries. In the presentation we tried to explain to...

And again: Batteries…

This topic seems to be an ongoing source for worries and interpretations. At EGARA it’s not any different. But: we discussed this topic more than elaborate with people from DG Environment (they liked our critical questions and comments) and reduced our worries (EPR?...

Battery regulation again

As most of you probably know, the Battery Regulation is under amendment of the European Parliament (EP). This means that the proposal is being changed and adjusted. How it’s changed, is visible at the EP website at...
Newsletter 22-03-2022

Newsletter 22-03-2022

Batteries Batteries continue to keep us (ATFs) busy. Not just what to do with them, but also who’s responsible for what and who’s the owner of them. And what is allowed if you as ATF are owner? Traction batteries A lot is said about batteries and probably a lot will...

EU Battery Regulation

European Group of Automotive Recycling Associations, EGARA Position Paper EU Battery Regulation, Proposal Article 52 Article 52 of the proposal gives obligation of treatment facilities The key role of Authorized Treatment Facilities, ATFs, in the circular economy of...

Consultations again

EGARA called her members to join consultations more than once. We see consultations as the opportunity to make ourselves heard. The EC is open for comments and plans to evaluate and improve legislation of all kinds. As we are dismantlers, we are to only ones to state...
Artemis leaves EU but ELV review continues

Artemis leaves EU but ELV review continues

Mrs. Artemis Hatzi-Hull (Artemis for us) finally enjoys her well earned retirement. She was a superb relation for EGARA and she always had time for us and stood open for our ideas and experiences. We were happy to have had her on the post for the ELV Directive for so...

Update cost calculations

Some readers may have heard that EGARA set up an investigation about cost models. SBR was so friendly to let us use their calculation model that is in use in Sweden for years. We adapted the model so it can be used in the other European countries. Reason to act was a...