ACE's technology completely replaces the smelting stage of lead recycling with a room temperature hydrometallurgical process which is fully electrified and produces zero Scope 1 emissions.
According to the program, the manufacturers of products packaged in single-use materials such as foods, beverages and other items are required to pay a fee.
The hope is that popular items such as paint, stain, cleaning supplies, oil and antifreeze that have been turned in for proper disposal can be used or re-used, instead of being disposed of.