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Arizona Provides Rural Electronics Recycling Events

Trey Granger, September 9th, 2009

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is partnering with electronics recycler Green-Tech Assets to offer events in rural areas of the state, with the most recent event collecting nearly 30 tons of electronics. The Aug. 29 event in Show Low accepted obsolete electronics ranging from computers and cell phones to batteries and cords. Material was collected in a read more

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Non-Toxic Battery a ‘Significant Step’ For Recycling

Trey Granger, August 6th, 2009

San Diego-based PowerGenix is looking to revolutionize the rechargeable battery industry by offering single-use batteries without the heavy metals and metal hydrides that pose environmental challenges. The company manufactures nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries, which have been tested to replace consumer AA/AAA batteries as well as automotive batteries. They are 30 percent lighter than traditional batteries and take up less space ... read more

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E-cycling Gets Easier

Steve Uydess, June 8th, 2009

As anyone who has shed tears over the crash of their computers or fallen victim to the iPod’s Frowning Face of Doom can tell you, technology is wonderful, but it does not last forever. Whether we replace the tech we have because it no longer works or we are simply upgrading to the next breakthrough product, our computers, telephones, printers and ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Batteries

Trey Granger, April 27th, 2009

In our increasingly mobile world, batteries serve quite a purpose. They power our cars, portable electronics and items we use every day. Batteries can even be made out of vegetables. Batteries are identified by the product they're used for ("car battery," "cell phone battery," etc.) or its size ( "9V", "button cell"). But for scientific purposes, batteries' names are based ... read more

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Charging Change

Raquel Fagan, October 8th, 2008

Fact Rechargeable batteries last three to four times longer per charge and give you up to three years more use than single-use batteries. Plus, they can be used in a number of products around the house, including remote controls, digital cameras and alarm clocks.  Worried about the extra expense? Any additional cost to buy rechargeable batteries will be offset by ... read more

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DEWALT Introduces National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month

Jennifer Berry, October 6th, 2008

DEWALT recently announced National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month during the month of October.  Throughout the month, users who recycle any power tool battery at one of DEWALT's 87 service centers will receive a $10 discount on battery purchases. "Recycling batteries is environmentally responsible and we are dedicated to making this program a success," said Jason McNeil, DEWALT product manager. Nickel ... read more

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Tips on Recycling Single Use Batteries

Raquel Fagan, September 17th, 2008

In 1996, the Battery Act was signed into law to address two fundamental issues according to the U.S. EPA: to phase out the use of mercury in rechargeable batteries and to provide collection methods and recycling/proper disposal of batteries. Batteries that end up in landfills and incinerators eventually end up in our environment and/or the food chain, causing serious health ... read more

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