Be Positive – Recycle Batteries

How often do most businesses or even committed environmentalists think about the humble battery.

Almost on a daily basis, batteries are changed from calculators, torches, cameras, radios and even expensive environmental monitoring equipment with little thought for the environmental impact.

Granted the use of rechargeable batteries are the first option for a sustainable option for portable equipment but there are some barriers to use, such as the need to charge the batteries for several hour before use and their lower voltage and life-cycle, which can be a technical issue for some applications.

For many applications, the humble zinc oxide and alkaline battery is the most convenient power source for portable equipment due to its availability and instant use. When it comes to the end of their use, how often do they end up with other general waste.

Since 1 February 2010, distributors of portable batteries/accumulators who…