As the spent batteries can potentially catch fire or explode, keeping them in your home can be dangerous. If disposed of improperly, discarded batteries can leach harmful chemicals into the environment. As demand for electronics rises, recycling batteries is becoming more lucrative. Recycling the metals found in batteries is often legally mandated & simpler, unlike recycling plastic. In order to recycle batteries, there are several easy & environmentally friendly ways. Dropping them off at collection sites is one option; municipalities or companies may provide such sites. Using searchable databases like Call2Recycle, Greener Gadgets, Earth911, & GreenCitizen, electronic-waste recycling facilities can … Continue reading From Hazardous to Helpful: The Importance of Recycling Batteries