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Which Batteries to Use? The Debate Keeps Going, Going

Steve Uydess, October 6th, 2008

The dawn of the internet and the Information Age generated tremendous new demand for power, as companies built their own networks and shifted to computer-based operations. Additionally, as technology shrinks to more portable proportions, more and more of that power will come from batteries. New batteries certainly look shiny and clean and easy to dispose; however, as anyone who has left ... read more

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Car Batteries

Raquel Fagan, September 15th, 2008


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Tips on Recycling Car Batteries

Raquel Fagan, June 30th, 2008

First and foremost, do not put automotive batteries with other household recyclables in curbside bins. There are several options for recycling car batteries instead: Automotive batteries can be dropped off at recycling centers that accept scrap car batteries. Many automotive repair shops accept dead car batteries. However, double check that they do recycle them, rather than trashing them. The AAA Great Battery Round ... read more

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Drive Smart This Summer with Earth911.com

Earth911, June 30th, 2008

Scottsdale, AZ—Are you a do-it-yourself (DIY)er when it comes to car maintenance? Ever wonder what recycled car tires become, or the process for recycling motor oil? This month, Earth911.com is going in depth about the different components of your car, including: Car fluids Batteries Tires Auto bodies Miscellaneous parts and accessories Topics covered include why these products should be recycled, how they’re recycled (both before and after ... read more

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What Happens Next to Car Batteries

Earth911, June 30th, 2008

Recycling automotive (lead-acid) batteries is one of the most successful recycling programs in the country.  Almost 98 percent of all used lead-acid batteries are recycled, making the lead-acid battery the most highly recycled product in the nation. As reported by BatteryCoucil.org, a great deal of this success comes from the fact that recycling plastic and lead from batteries is a "closed-loop" ... read more

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How Car Batteries are Recycled

Earth911, June 12th, 2008

Because of the materials that comprise a typical automotive (lead-acid) battery, there are three main “streams” in the recycling process for this particular product. Most of today's battery cases are made of polypropylene, which is easily recycled into new plastic products. Before plastic found it's way into the market, all batteries were made from hard rubber, the same material that ... read more

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Benefits of Recycling Car Batteries

Raquel Fagan, June 12th, 2008

While sulfuric acid and lead may not be the first substances that come to mind when envisioning the word recycling, these components of automotive batteries are as recyclable as they come. Hazardous Waste Automotive batteries (lead-acid batteries) are generally made up of a hard rubber or plastic case, lead and an electrolyte solution. As you can imagine, these materials in the environment ... read more

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Facts About Car Batteries

Raquel Fagan, June 12th, 2008

You put your key in the ignition, turn the ignition switch, and hear the sweet sound of a running motor,  thanks to your car battery. Here is a brief overview of the functions your battery serves: Provides power for the ignition and starter system to start the engine Supplies additional power when the vehicle’s electrical load exceeds the supply for the charging ... read more

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