Is it safe to throw batteries in the trash? Learn how to recycle batteries responsibly to protect your home and the environment.

Tossing batteries can pose some serious risks. Learn why it's unwise to do so, and how to safely dispose of them instead. Whether you use regular batteries or have invested in the rechargeable kind, ...

Believe it or not, the first battery was built in 1800 by Alessandro Volta of Italy. While very basic, consisting of copper discs, a cloth saturated with salt water, and zinc, it was a proof of ...

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for power. But what do you do after that single use is up? Can you just throw ...

Many pieces of old technology include salvageable parts. — -- Old batteries, cell phones and laptops can easily pile up, turning any office into an electronic wasteland. The Environmental ...

As it navigates the ever-changing waters of the North American battery recycling industry, adaptability, a focus on safety and producing a high-quality product continue to guide Blue Whale Materials ...

Aerial view of lithium mining pits in Atacama Salt Flat, Chile, on July 29, 2024. The minerals found in an electric-car battery often travel thousands of miles around the world before the vehicles ...

Lithium battery recycling offers a powerful solution to rising demand, with discarded batteries still holding most of their valuable materials. Compared to mining, recycling slashes emissions and ...