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US battery recycling in doldrums: updates from Redwood Materials, Ascend Elements

April 23, 2026
Two US battery recycling companies, Redwood Materials, and Ascend Elements, are in less than optimal situations, with Redwood laying off 135 employees, and Ascend filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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