Battery-powered electronics are an indispensable part of modern households. From the type of batteries used in home appliances and children's toys to rechargeable batteries such as phone and laptop batteries. However, although batteries are a common product, most of us do not know how to handle used batteries. The Vape Club has a little advice for you: instead of throwing away those batteries, you should collect and recycle them.
By recycling your used batteries, you are contributing to reducing hazardous waste. Always buy batteries that are reusable and recyclable.
To make full use of battery resources
Batteries are made from metals such as lead, mercury, zinc, manganese, nickel, etc. These are all non-renewable materials that can be recycled countless times and have practical economic value.
Just by recycling used batteries, you can understand and make full use of the materials contained in each battery.
To remove batteries that may cause fire or explosion
Batteries can catch fire! Depending on the type, they can catch fire if the two ends come into contact with metal (which sometimes happens if you accidentally leave a battery in a bag or pocket with metal objects). This can result in a short circuit and an explosion.
Lithium Ion batteries are particularly dangerous because they can catch fire if damaged or overheated. The risk is reduced if the battery is discharged. Always cover the battery terminals with tape after use or store them in a separate place, out of reach of children.
Never throw batteries away with household waste as they can catch fire and cause a fire. This is very bad because a fire will release a large amount of toxic gas into the environment causing air pollution.
By placing batteries in recycling bins, you can avoid the risk of fire.
To remove toxic substances and protect the environment
Batteries contain many toxic substances such as mercury, cadmium and lead, which are all toxic to humans and affect the environment. Chemicals in batteries, when absorbed into the ground, can pollute soil and groundwater, leaving long-term consequences.
With small AA batteries used for watches, you will have to quickly handle them and store them out of reach of children to avoid unfortunate accidents.
Recycling batteries helps reduce the release of toxic substances into the environment, which is good for both you and the community.
To create a circular economy
Everyone is talking about the circular economy. It’s a new concept, but it’s an old and wise idea. We recognize that the best way to make new batteries is to recycle the materials that are in old batteries. Because many of the materials used to make batteries are now scarce or harder to get.
Recycle old batteries, and you've created a layer that ensures we'll have enough battery materials for years to come.
And finally, here's what to do
New batteries can be made from raw materials or recycled materials. For example, cobalt can be mined or recycled. But cobalt is toxic and is mined mainly in the Congo, where conditions for miners are extremely poor.
When you recycle old batteries, you are also recycling a significant amount of Cobalt.
Conclude
Over the years, many organizations around the world have promoted and reminded us about waste classification and recycling. This not only helps reduce the amount of waste produced each year, but also helps us make full use of natural resources without waste.
Just by taking your used batteries to a recycling collection point, you can save and recycle a large amount of resources. Not only that, this action also helps reduce fire and explosion accidents due to batteries not being placed in the right place. Avoid the case of batteries mixed in household waste causing air and water pollution.
