Journal of Circular Economy

Addressing the urgent need for sustainable lifecycle management within the battery industry, the present study focuses on the implications and challenges posed by the European Union's Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. A comprehensive eco-design framework is proposed, aimed at harmonizing battery design with the stringent requirements of the regulation, thereby fostering sustainable value chains development, promoting circularity, and mitigating lifecycle impacts.  The methodology involves reviewing existing eco-design frameworks and analyzing the Battery Regulation's legislative details. The proposed framework fills critical gaps, focusing on responsible design from material extraction to end-of-life processing. It incorporates eco-design tools for various lifecycle stages, contributing to environmental footprint reduction and legislative compliance. Adaptable across battery applications, this versatile model can be applied to other regulated products, guiding stakeholders towards sustainable practices and industry-wide environmentally conscious production and disposal. Implementing this framework will significantly advance the shift towards cleaner and sustainable energy alternatives.

Battery; Battery Regulation; Eco-design; Design for Sustainability; Lifecycle management; Theoretical Framework

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