WBBM NEWS RADIO: “Ninety-seven percent of all the recycling facilities that we surveyed have experienced at least one fire over the last five years,” said EREF President Bryan Staley. The growing fraction of the causes of those fires relates to lithium ion batteries.”
Our President and CEO sat down with WBBM News Radio to discuss L/Li battery fires. Red more at the link below.
EREF is a 501(c)3 class charity that advances scientific research and creates educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable waste management practices. For complete information on EREF-funded research, its scholarship program, and how to donate to this great cause, visit erefdn.org.
Stephen Aber
Communications Manager
Email: saber@erefdn.org
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