Reno-based Aqua Metals, Inc. is revolutionizing the recycling industry with their commercialized clean water-based recycling technology. The company specializes in developing sustainable recycling solutions for lead and lithium-ion batteries in the US market. AquaRefining, their trademarked recycling system, replaces traditional furnaces and harmful chemicals with electroplating powered by electricity in order to recover valuable metals and materials from spent batteries. In addition, the company manufactures and sells essential materials such as hard lead, lead compounds, and plastics. Founded in 2014, Aqua Metals is leading the charge towards a cleaner, more efficient way of recycling.