With over 400 million batteries being used throughout the country every year, less than 5% are recycled. This means that most are being dumped into landfill where batteries can leak and release a range of toxic substances, including lead, mercury and cadmium, into the environment. This has to change.
People recognise that they can no longer turn a blind eye to the issues of greenhouse emissions, waste management and recycling. Within the community there is a growing awareness, and anxiety, about the need to protect our environment for future generations. Global warming and sustainability are key talking points, and companies need to understand the groundswell of opinion that is building for decisive action.