Integrating Sustainable Practices in Lithium Mining: Innovations, Environmental Stewardship, Effects for Green Energy, And the Challenges of Reducing Lithium Wastes in Alignment with Unsustainable Development Goals
Yaxi Tan, MLWS 2024
Lithium is vital for lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. As demand for these technologies grows, sustainable lithium extraction is crucial to protect the environment and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Traditional extraction methods are resource-intensive and environmentally damaging. Innovations like Direct Lithium Extraction use less water and are more eco-friendly. Recycling lithium from used batteries and reprocessing mining waste are also important strategies to reduce environmental impact and maintain a steady supply. Promoting these innovations and recycling efforts aligns with SDGs related to social inclusion, environmental protection, responsible resource management, and economic development.
