Battery recycling

Recycling really began to take off about 40 years ago. Each state has different guidelines for battery recycling and has to figure out their own standards.

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Batteries contain heavy metals such as lead, zinc and mercury, which are considered hazardous to the environment when improperly disposed of. That’s why it’s more important than ever to recycle batteries.

Don't ditch those old batteries - reuse them with these amazing DIY projects.

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Boasting that they've created a closed-loop circular economy in lithium-ion batteries, Li-Cycle turns any Li battery into raw materials.

Our lives are full of battery operated appliances. Recycling batteries is extremely important as there are toxic materials in them.

Don't toss all your old AA's in the trash can. As a mom who cleans up lots of battery-operated toys, Chanie Kirschner has some recycling tips for you.

Canadians are well aware of the tremendous benefits of recycling. Every week, household bins brim with objects like glass bottles and plastic containers that get diverted from landfill.