Electronic waste has emerged as one of the major environmental crises of the 21st century, and it only gets worse with every new innovation. As we’re encouraged to drop outdated devices and purchase ...

Alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries are common in many self-powered devices. However, once a battery is discharged, it is no longer usable and is discarded. According to estimates, nearly 15 billion ...

(Nanowerk News) Alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries are common in many self-powered devices. However, once a battery is discharged, it is no longer usable and is discarded. According to estimates, ...

Reader question: What are the rules for discarding dead batteries in Wisconsin? Can I recycle them or not? Answer: The rules vary according to the type of battery, which I will explain below. There is ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Improperly discarded rechargeable batteries sparked a fire Tuesday at a commercial recycling facility in the city, the fire department said. According to a Facebook post, the Kingston ...