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Toronto, ON \u2014 January 20, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Plug\u2019n Drive<\/strong>, a national non-profit organization accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption across Canada, and Call2Recycle Canada<\/strong>, the country\u2019s leading battery collection and recycling organization, announce a new partnership to introduce EV battery recycling education to youth.<\/p>\n Through this collaboration, Call2Recycle will join Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s EV<\/strong> Awareness<\/strong> Student Learning Program<\/strong>, delivered in partnership with Skills Council of Canada<\/strong>, to introduce EV battery recycling education as part of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s ongoing youth-focused EV programming across grades 7 to 12. The EV Awareness Student Learning Program offers a curriculum-based instruction that integrates science, math, environmental studies, and history through presentations, hands-on activities, and demonstrations. Call2Recycle provides information on responsible EV battery stewardship to support a cleaner, more sustainable future.<\/p>\n As EV adoption continues to grow across the country, educators and policymakers recognize a unique opportunity to prepare young Canadians to participate in and lead the transition to a low-carbon transportation system. Plug\u2019n Drive, widely recognized for its EV education leadership, works in collaboration with Skills Council of Canada to deliver accessible EV learning experiences to students. Adding EV battery recycling messaging through this partnership ensures that youth understand the full lifecycle of EV batteries, from responsible use to safe end-of-life management. This includes education on the EV battery journey through the 5Rs pathways \u2013 repair, remanufacturing, resale as is, repurposing, or direct to recycling \u2013 in the developing EV sector.<\/p>\n \u201cProviding Canadians, particularly youth, with trusted, science-based information on battery recycling is fundamental to advancing a circular energy future \u2013 especially within the growing and evolving EV landscape,\u201d said Joe Zenobio, President and CEO at Call2Recycle Canada. \u201cBy partnering with Plug\u2019n Drive, we are empowering the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to make environmentally responsible choices and champion sustainability for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Through the partnership, Call2Recycle will integrate comprehensive battery recycling concepts across diverse battery categories into Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s educational resources, with a dedicated focus on EVs, including digital learning modules, hands-on demonstrations, and youth engagement tools. The content will help students understand the various EV pathways and how EV batteries are collected, transported, and processed in Canada, and how valuable materials recovered from end-of-life batteries can be reintroduced into the supply chain.<\/p>\n \u201cFor 15 years, Plug\u2019n Drive has worked to help Canadians understand the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric vehicles,\u201d said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug\u2019n Drive. \u201cOur partnership with Call2Recycle brings an important piece of the EV transition directly into our youth programming. Teaching students about responsible battery management reinforces the importance of circularity and equips them to be thoughtful stewards of our environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Skills Council of Canada supports the delivery of the EV Awareness Student Learning Program by connecting education, industry, and workforce development priorities. Through partnerships that expand access to hands-on, curriculum-aligned learning, Skills Council of Canada helps prepare students for emerging careers in clean technology and the skilled trades, building the knowledge, skills, and environmental awareness needed for the workforce of the future.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Skills Council of Canada, we focus on expanding access to future-ready learning connected to real-world skills,\u201d said Kate O\u2019Neil, Vice President, Skills Council of Canada. \u201cIntegrating EV battery recycling education helps students understand both the technology and the environmental responsibility behind clean transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n This new Plug\u2019n Drive and Call2Recycle partnership, supported by Skills Council of Canada, represents an important step in preparing the next generation with the knowledge, environmental awareness, and skills required to participate in the future clean transportation workforce.<\/p>\n About Plug\u2019n Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n Plug\u2019n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier.<\/p>\n Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world\u2019s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). We also deliver EV test-drive experiences at major auto shows across Canada, helping thousands of drivers get behind the wheel each year.<\/p>\n In addition to our public education programs, we work closely with schools, colleges, universities, and workforce development partners to support student learning and career upskilling in the clean transportation sector.<\/p>\n Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca<\/a> and sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Call2Recycle<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Call2Recycle is Canada\u2019s leading organization for the collection and recycling of batteries and battery-powered products. As a trusted steward for more than 400 members including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries, Call2Recycle fulfills regulatory obligations while advancing a circular economy.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n The organization manages several leading programs, including\u00a0Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!<\/em>\u00a0for household and e-bike batteries,\u00a0Recycle Your Vapes<\/em>\u00a0for battery-powered vapes and e-cigarettes in Qu\u00e9bec, and the industry-led\u00a0EV Battery Recovery Program<\/em>\u00a0for electric vehicle batteries nationwide.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Call2Recycle operates provincially approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Qu\u00e9bec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New\u00a0Brunswick\u00a0and the Yukon Territory, and serves as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario and Alberta. Its\u00a0collection and recycling services cover household batteries (up to 5 kg) and e-transport batteries used in e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards, and electric vehicles (EVs).\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Since 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 55 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. It is committed to excellence in environmental stewardship, holding certifications in globally recognized standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001. With a network of over 15,000 collection locations, including leading retailers and municipal sites, Call2Recycle is a trusted partner in building a cleaner, more sustainable Canada.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n