THANK YOU

FOR BEING AN ECO-CITIZEN

Why should we recycle?

To recover non-renewable resources

Non-renewable metals like lead, cadmium, nickel, steel, zinc, silver, and manganese are found in batteries. Rare earth elements are also present in nickel metal hydride batteries.

To provide a safe solution for used batteries

If lithium batteries are damaged or overheated while being disposed of, they may explode or catch fire. When ingested by youngsters, button cells, which are found in many toys and common household items, are exceedingly harmful.

End-of-life battery recycling provides a secure and an environmentally friendly alternative.

To remove toxic waste from landfill

Lead, cadmium, and mercury are just a few of the poisonous heavy metals included in some types of batteries. Mercury is present in the majority of button cells and some older, imported, and/or fake alkaline batteries. Lead acid batteries are utilized in remote control toys and backup power batteries, and many power tool batteries include cadmium. Battery recycling helps preserve the natural resources that are utilized to produce them. 

One pound of recycled lead, for instance, uses only 14% of the energy required to mine and refine fresh lead. Because mining operations may significantly affect the ecosystem, this is crucial. They have the ability to harm ecosystems, pollute the air and water, and even enter the food chain.

To reduce pollution

Battery recycling also contributes to energy conservation. The process of creating new batteries uses a lot of energy. Reusing old batteries cuts down on the energy required to make new ones. This is significant because it may lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and, in turn, aid in the fight against climate change. 

Therefore, remember to recycle your batteries the next time you need to replace them. Both the environment and the earth benefit from it! Do not forget that green environment starts with your actions!

 

What do we do with the batteries collected?

The invention of the battery is brilliant. It enables you to move and store energy at any time and any place. However, that energy is limited, and eventually your battery will run out. What happens when you throw them away? How are batteries recycled?