Summary

Recommendation ITU-T L.1035 provides guidance on the sustainable management of used batteries from information and communication technology (ICT) equipment and their environmentally responsible management, including waste prevention, minimization, recycling, recovery and final disposal. This Recommendation also provides information on best practices in recycling batteries for dissemination.

Batteries are crucial for the functioning of ICTs. Improving their design, prolonging their lifespan, improving their recyclability and preventing the dumping of waste batteries can lower their overall energy consumption, reduce exposure of humans and the environment to hazardous substances, as well as reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.