The Lifecycle and Future of Battery Embedded Devices
May 7th, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET |
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As battery-embedded devices continue to evolve, understanding their full lifecycle—from design and production to disposal and recycling—is crucial for sustainability and regulatory compliance. This webinar will explore key challenges and innovations shaping the future of these devices, with insights from industry experts.
(more speakers to be announced)
Joe Lange, Plant General Manager, Universal Recycling Technologies (URT)
Joe Lange brings over 15 years of operational experience in manufacturing, backed by a foundation in Industrial Engineering and a deep passion for continuous improvement. As Plant General Manager at URT’s flagship facility in Wisconsin, he leads one of the nation’s premier electronics recycling operations—driving innovation, operational excellence, and high-performing teams. With proven expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, Joe is recognized for building resilient teams, challenging conventional thinking, and consistently delivering results in fast-paced, complex environments.
Dave Hirschler, Chief Sustainability Officer, ERI
As ERI’s Chief Sustainability Officer, David Hirschler is responsible for ERI’s internal and external sustainability initiatives to help maintain ERI’s place as the most responsible and transparent IT and electronics asset disposition provider in the United States. This includes managing legislative responsibilities covering the gamut of producer responsibility regulations through data protection regulations, ERI oversees our ESG and waste diversion tracking programs, as well as our efforts to improve circularity and ensure ERI continues to have a positive impact on our communities. In addition, David serves as president of the board of FABSCRAP, a nonprofit organization focused on the recycling and reuse of commercial textile waste.
He has worked in the recycling field for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, David has focused on the implementation, development, and marketing of innovative programs and policies, including convenient electronics recycling plans, reuse systems, producer responsibility programs and more.
David received his Master’s Degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Boston University.
