Innovative projects to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of battery recycling and reuse have been funded. These initiatives focus on key areas to improve the life-cycle management of batteries. The concepts of safe and reliable remanufacturing-reuse-recycle platforms are largely adopted in projects, facilitating systematic and secure battery handling throughout their life-cycle. The reuse and recycling of EoL batteries is another critical focus. Advanced techniques to refurbish and repurpose batteries aim to extend their lifespan and reduce waste. Specifically, the recovery of lithium as battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate is promoted to ensure high-purity lithium can be reused in new batteries, maintaining the supply chain and reducing reliance on raw materials.