Batteries are in every home. They power remote controls, watches, audio players, computer mice and even lamps. When they wear out, we put in new ones, but what to do with the old batteries? It turns out that you cannot throw them into wastewater, because then they will go to incinerators and release compounds dangerous to the environment. They should be placed in a special container. What happens to them then?
Where to dispose of batteries? They should be placed in special containers. They are dangerous to the environment
Used batteries should be thrown away into specially marked containers, which can be found, for example, in shops, schools and offices. We can also take them to an electromarket or to a selective municipal waste collection point, which is located in every commune.
Container for used batteries, photo illustrative Photo Agnieszka Sadowska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Used batteries are dangerous and should not be placed in the trash. They contain dangerous compounds such as mercury, nickel, zinc, lead and cadmium, which, when released into the environment, pollute the soil and groundwater. Batteries are subject to waste, so their segregation is very important.
What happens to used batteries? Few people know what can be achieved by recycling
Batteries are selected and then raw materials such as zinc, silver and manganese are recovered. As a result of melting some elements, refined lead and other types of lead alloys are obtained, which can be used, e.g. for the production of wires, tapes and pipes. Sulfuric acid is also produced from batteries and is used in… glass and paper industry. Also useful for polypropylene productioni.e. popular plastic. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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