Usually at Christmas we receive gifts, or give gifts, that require batteries of some description. It is important that when these batteries reach the end of their lives they be RECYCLED! Did you know that most batteries are put into garbage cans and then taken to landfill sites. There are lots of types of batteries, which can contain dangerous chemicals. (Including lead, cadmium, zinc, lithium and even mercury)
When batteries begin to rot away in landfill sites these chemicals may leak into the ground which can cause soil and water pollution. This can be harmful to animals, humans and the environment.
Make 2010 the year where you recycle those dead batteries!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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