Wired for Change – regulation for small electrical products PV and energy storage battery stewardship

To inform the least cost and most efficient and effective model for producer responsibility, ABRI considers the preferred course of action is the following: 

• Establishing an information sharing and data framework, such as the European battery passport.  
• State based strategic planning for collection and aggregation sites to minimise transport costs and support safe collection.  

• Streamlined planning and environmental approvals for used battery collection and aggregation sites.  
• Consistent safe storage, handling and transport guidance for collection, aggregation and recycling sites across Australia. 
• Development of robust standards and a consumer protection framework to support safe battery repurposing.  
• Mapping of the logistics chain to understand what challenges need to be addressed and opportunities are arising and therefore assess producer responsibility options. 

Wired for Change consultation paper