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BWM Pledges to Plant 1 Tree Per 1MT of Lithium-Ion Batteries Recycled with the National Forest Foundation on Earth Day 2024
Bartlesville, OK – April 22, 2024 – This Earth Day, Blue Whale Materials (BWM) proudly announces its membership in the National Forest Foundation Sapling Program with an exciting commitment to environmental stewardship. BWM pledges to plant one tree in a US National Forest for every metric ton (MT) of Lithium-ion batteries the company recycles.
With an initial processing capacity of 14,000MT per year at its Bartlesville, OK Blacksand™ facility, which will begin commissioning by Q4 2024 and is set to commence operations in Q1 2025, BWM will help the National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service to plant up to 14,000 trees annually. This endeavor not only supports reforestation efforts, but also aids in combating climate change, preserving wildlife habitats, and ensuring the health of watersheds across the nation.
BWM recognizes the importance of corporate social responsibility and remains dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. “Joining the National Forest Foundation Sapling Program aligns with our mission to promote sustainability,” said Robert Kang, CEO and Co-Founder of BWM. “Through our commitment to recycling and reforestation, we are taking tangible steps toward a sustainable future for generations to come.”
About the National Forest Foundation: The National Forest Foundation works on behalf of the American public to inspire personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF leads forest conservation efforts and promotes responsible recreation. Each year the NFF restores fish and wildlife habitat, facilitates common ground, plants trees in areas affected by fires, insects and disease and improves recreational opportunities. The NFF believes our National Forests and all they offer are an American treasure and are vital to the health of our communities. Learn more at nationalforests.org.
About Blue Whale Materials: Blue Whale Materials is an innovative leader in sustainable battery recycling, dedicated to improving the li-ion battery value chain. With its proprietary technology, the company processes spent li-ion batteries to produce premium, high-concentrated Blacksand™ containing cobalt, nickel, and lithium. The company's inaugural processing facility, located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is set to commence operations in early 2025. Blue Whale Materials also offers comprehensive end-of-life battery testing and grading services, through its BW Energy and Innovation battery testing and evaluation lab located in Greenfield, Indiana. For more information, please visit its website here.