The worn batteries become useless. If we can’t use them, what to do with them? Throw away? Most of us know that we should not throw used batteries into the basket into the trash. Despite this, because of convenience, this is often the case. Why? Because we are not aware of the reasons why we should not do it or the consequences of such action.
Batteries are hazardous waste, which, incorrectly composed, can release toxic substances such as ols, cadmium and nickel. If the batteries do not go to the professional plant dealing with their recycling, these substances can penetrate the soil and groundwater, poisoning us and the environment.
The batteries also include valuable raw materials, such as zinc, manganese and nickel, whose resources are limited, and their extraction often leads to the degradation of the environment. Incorrect utilization prevents the recovery of these raw materials and their reuse. This means irrevocable loss of strategic substances and elements, whose resources are caused.
Educational campaign “find good energy, segregate batteries!” It aims to consider how important the correct segregation of this type of waste is and how each of us can contribute to the protection of the planet, and at the same time take care of your own health. The ambassador of the action is Marta Kruk (Fit every day), who specially prepared a series of trainings having a good energy and encouraged to correct battery segregation.
Train the campaign Ambassador: Mart ± Kruk – Fit every day
Marta Kruk is a trainer and fitness instructor who has been inspiring her society for a healthy style of life for years. In video materials created for the needs of the campaign ± or education with batteries with physical activity, proposing training that helps find “good energy”. The ambassador emphasizes that it is enough to collect worn batteries in one place and give away, e.g. when walking, to special containers or collection points. Where can you find them?
- In each store selling batteries, with a sale area 25 m2.
- In institutions such as schools, kindergartens, offices and mail.
- Electro -way containers often have special sections designed for worn batteries.
Appointed batteries can also be released to the selective municipal waste collection point (PSZOK) in the commune.
Why is it worth segregating batteries?
We already know that batteries are hazardous waste that cannot be thrown together with other waste – it reminds about this symbol of the crossed container. We also know that their correct segregation allows you to recover valuable raw materials. And what does it look like in practice? Recycling batteries will be crushed and removed by ferromagnetic elements (mainly iron from the housing) when using magnets. Then the separation of materials is carried out. Recovered are: steel, zinc and manganese. Plastic and other waste can be utilized or processed into granules. The acquired consists are often found to new batteries, paints, fertilizers and the production of stainless steel and batteries. According to estimates, correct battery segregation allows you to recover as much as 99.5 percent. Their consent, which can be reused in production. At the same time, it is worth remembering that the favement of up to PLN 5,000 is a fine.
Imported to the campaign and find a good energy!
Battery segregation is a small effort that brings great benefits. Introduction to the campaign “find good energy, segregate batteries!” and show that together we can change the world for the better. You can find more information as well as educational materials and training movies on.
The material was created as part of public educational campaigns implemented by RLG Systems Polska sp.
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Source: Gazeta
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