Sustainable Circular Economy for the Integration of Disadvantaged People: A Preliminary Study on the Reuse of Lithium-Ion Batteries

The circular economy is attracting the attention of governments and companies who recognize importance promoting a sustainable approach toward social industrial development. European Union requires EU State members to support improving production consumption Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This paper supports conceptualization model, proposing reuse lithium-ion batteries from WEEE. aim define economy-based model for waste inclusion disadvantaged people in recovery process, breaking barriers discrimination. activities introduced this are part project integration people. In paper, preliminary results introduced, methodology disassembly batteries. line balancing proposed focuses on need include workers with physical, psychological, sensory, or intellectual limitations, as well experiencing communication difficulties. Future steps will focus design assembly produce battery packs pedal-assisted bicycles recovered cells.