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From the lens How to dispose of batteries properly.

  • selink Apr 3, 2012 @ 6:31 am | delete
    Batteries should be disposed of properly so that they would not harm our environment. It is made up of chemicals that very dangerous to humans health. This could be prevented if we would be entrusting them to hazardous waste Long Beach for they could handle them properly to make it useful again. Aside from that, making use of usb rechargeable battery would be a brilliant ideas to reduce consumption or disposable batteries.
  • olsonjc Feb 29, 2012 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    even old car batteries are recycable
    http://www.squidoo.com/recyclingbatteries
  • waldenthree.net Dec 19, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    Valuable topic. I have to see where there is a battery recycling bin in my community in Northern Virginia. Congrad on reaching level 53 on Squidoo. I just got there myself. Thanks.
  • dfroray Nov 17, 2011 @ 6:10 pm | delete
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  • adamfrench Sep 28, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • sushilkin Apr 25, 2011 @ 8:32 am | delete
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  • sushilkin Apr 25, 2011 @ 8:31 am | delete
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  • ShamanicShift Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Thank-you for lensing this useful, green information!
  • Nov 9, 2010 @ 12:02 am | delete
    nice lens, this way we know how to properly recycle it.
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  • 123PIGGY May 25, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    U helped me on homework. Cheers!!!!!
  • casperfei Oct 30, 2009 @ 5:37 am | delete
    Great info about How to dispose of batteries properly. Featured and lensrolled to my lens How to recycle used batteries
  • kole Apr 21, 2009 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    hey now i now wut to do
  • Heather426 Apr 19, 2009 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    great resource lens and timely for Earth Day...5*****
  • LifeChangesNetwork Jan 11, 2009 @ 10:52 pm | delete
    Great lens! I was wondering what to do about batteries. I noticed the crossed out trash can on the packaging but there has never been anything on the package saying what to do with them.

    Thanks for the great lens, I'll give it a five and post it to my Facebook for other to find.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 21, 2008 @ 7:53 am | delete
    This is an important lens! I will put it in my squidoo library lens! 5*
  • Mortira Oct 19, 2008 @ 1:13 am | delete
    It's too bad that so few people realize that what you throw in the trash will inevitably end up in your drinking water. Thanks for helping us to keep the earth a little cleaner! 5 stars and a lensroll!
  • ecogreenbags Aug 8, 2008 @ 6:10 am | delete
    Excellent work and a great resource! Lensrolled onto our paint disposal lens.
  • WritingforYourWealth Jul 26, 2008 @ 2:53 am | delete
    Good information. I definitely need to pick up a recharger. I've been lazy about batteries since switching from a walkman to an ipod, since I don't use as many, but there are still some around the house.
  • Mickie_G Jul 25, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    I am so pleased to find out that my favorite battery company, Duracell, has made their battery mercury free! yeah! Thanks for the wonderful information here.

    I hope to improve my "Green" Book lenses and make them as good as yours.

    5 stars from me!
  • Silver_Lotus Jul 21, 2008 @ 11:52 am | delete
    5 stars! I've just added it to my lens Your Green Guide.
  • chemrat Jul 20, 2008 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Lensrolled at both my environmental lenses:
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    Best wishes, Jim
  • niveK Jul 19, 2008 @ 10:26 am | delete
    This is one of the most complete lenses I have ever seen. Good job - 5 stars!

    Check out my lens about Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - Cheaper and Better Than Alkaline.
  • chemrat Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Well done! Jim
    http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com/
  • youhavegottobekidding Jul 13, 2008 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Great Lens. It could really help our environment. especially no a days the we are some what experiencing Global Warming.

    5 star for you.
  • HeartforHaiti Jul 11, 2008 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Thank you! Very helpful and informative. GO GREEN!
  • totalhealth Jul 11, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    thanks for that information on proper battery disposal. and USB batteries seems to be a good idea
  • exerciseinhome Jul 10, 2008 @ 2:54 am | delete
    Hey thanks for the tips, I am forever trying to get my mates to dispose of batteries properly, it is simply a misunderstood thing, most people have no idea how to properly dispose of them. Thanks for bringing it back to the front of peoples minds.
  • jprice Jul 8, 2008 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Those usb batteries are really cool!
  • Lakota429 Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Excellent lens! Congratulations on LOTD!!!! Wonderful information. 5 stars! Annie~
  • Angel-Sky Jul 8, 2008 @ 1:49 am | delete
    Cool! This is a wonderful lens! Thanks for bringing it to us! Please check out my site about low cost car insurance, how to obtain cheap classic car insurance and car insurance for females 5 stars for your wonderful lens!! I really appreciate your effort.
  • Jul 7, 2008 @ 2:20 am | delete
    congrats for becoming the lens of the day! :) Very helpful lens not only for the people but for the environment. 5* deserving.
  • lifelongfitness Jul 4, 2008 @ 10:38 am | delete
    Great lens. Congrats on lens of the day. very useful information. A little effort makes a big difference
  • DebMartin Jul 4, 2008 @ 9:14 am | delete
    Thanks for the info! Especially about rechargeable batteries. It's about time we all used them. My local fire department collects batteries for safe disposal. It's a great service. If you don't have a good place to dispose of your old batteries, encourage your fire department to provide that service.
  • Encourager Jul 4, 2008 @ 6:42 am | delete
    Great lens! Congratulations on Lotd!
    Blessings.
  • Maripa Jul 4, 2008 @ 2:02 am | delete
    Good lens! Did I here you say duh..:)
    Is there anything you can't find on squidoo.
    We could definitely use this information in my country Suriname.Batteries are dumped here everywhere.

    Peace to you!
  • ZoeSPEAK Jul 3, 2008 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Congrats, glad you are LOTD! I have 3 dead batteries and was just wondering how to dispose of them. Thank you!
  • Believer Jul 3, 2008 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    Thanks for this important and useful information. When I searched the 911 site I also discovered that Staples recycles loads of things including ink cartridges. Congratulations on getting lens of the day. Always glad to see it go to an eco-friendly squidoo. :-) (Happy Fourth of July!)
  • triathlontraining Jul 3, 2008 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Congrats on LotD!!

    Very nice and informative lens. :)
  • Vitallywell Jul 3, 2008 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips!
  • Joan4 Jul 3, 2008 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    Great lens! Congrats on LOTD!
  • doggydooman Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    Great lens!!Excellent lens with great information. A lesson for us all ! This one my faverate topic's Invriomental Green Products Inc. or have a look at www.doggydooreycle.com
  • globalholidays Jul 3, 2008 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Excellent lens with great information. A lesson for us all !
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 3, 2008 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Great lens. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • belaboo Jul 3, 2008 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Great job and good information!
    ~Bela
  • serendipityrose Jul 3, 2008 @ 11:17 am | delete
    Awesome lens! I think this is one of the most useful lenses I've seen so far! Thanks for the information! www.thefuninlearning.com
  • dtbs Jul 3, 2008 @ 10:56 am | delete
    interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
  • mulberry Jul 3, 2008 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Congrats on lens of the day! You have some very useful information and resources here.
  • creativeness Jul 3, 2008 @ 9:23 am | delete
    I would like to use more rechargeable batteries but some products tell you NOT to use them!! Perhaps all products should allow for using rechargeable ones.
  • Histereo Jul 3, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
    A very informative lens on batteries.If the scrap batteries are not handled properly,they can become a deadly health hazard.Recharging will go a long way in tackling this problem.
    5***** to this lens
  • cheryl20772 Jul 3, 2008 @ 8:34 am | delete
    I was feeling guilty for putting batteries in the trash... now I'll switch over to rechargables. Thanks for this useful info. I give you 5 starts too. Got any more unique ideas for a lens?
  • ideasbymarz Jul 3, 2008 @ 7:45 am | delete
    I love re-chargeable batts Very nice lens
  • Christopher_Scott Jul 3, 2008 @ 7:27 am | delete
    Great lens!
  • FoxMusic Jul 3, 2008 @ 6:49 am | delete
    Congrats on your "energized" Lens of the Day!!
    Great topic for the land of excess -- recycle or die
  • richiewest Jul 3, 2008 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Ace lens. Millions of batteries are binned every day. I've used rechargeables for years now, and they save a lot of money too. I also promote eco-drive watches... Fuelled by light, no more watch batteries!! http://www.squidoo.com/richiewest
  • GrowWear Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Highly informative. :) A well-deserved LOTD.
  • PatinKC Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:00 am | delete
    Thanks, I needed this info!! And congratulations!
  • poddys Jul 2, 2008 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    Congratulations on Lens Of The Day. Useful tips.
  • britney-smith Jul 2, 2008 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Very innovative lens ! I love this and give you 5 stars !
  • SteveAtkinson Jul 2, 2008 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    I've been on the bandwagon for proper disposal/recycling of old batteries for over 10 years. Love the lens.
  • awelldressedbullet Jul 2, 2008 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD, excellent information and lens! - Kathy
  • GreenRevolution Jul 2, 2008 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    Cool lens! Great information on how we can dispose of old batteries without harming the environment. Great job! 5 *****
    Cheers!
  • Frankster Jul 2, 2008 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Well done with information that everyone should know. Congrats on LotD. Well deserved. 5 stars and a favorite. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • lisadh Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Nice work! The Wal-Mart near me has a recycle bin for old alkaline batteries. Makes it very easy to drop them off!
  • ClassyGals Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Congrats on lens of the day! Thanks for teaching us about the proper way of disposing of batteries. The greener the better.
  • ShannonC Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Great lens...I've always wondered how to properly dispose of batteries...congrats on LOTD!
  • dreamsgate Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Thank you for gathering so much useful info in one spot. Batteries are something I never really thought much about.

    LOL, then again, I find that the older I get the more I tend to think about these kinds of things.
  • Tracy-B Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Very interesting!
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  • Squidoo-Pat Jul 2, 2008 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Useful info-thanks. Rechargables are the way to go, especially if you're shooting photos with a digital camera. They eat regular batts. I've saved a lot of money using them. I think it's actually a violation of the law to throw them in the trash in California.
  • jenms Jul 2, 2008 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Wow - those USB rechargable batteries are cool! Of course how long will USB be an active technology is the question!
  • chefkeem Jul 2, 2008 @ 11:27 am | delete
    I appreciate your thorough and concise presentation of this important subject. Well-deserved LotD. Congrats and 5*s.
  • Susan52 Jul 2, 2008 @ 10:29 am | delete
    Actually interesting information here! (Who'd have thought batteries could be interesting?) Congrats on LOTD!
  • Karen_Knight_Bennett Jul 2, 2008 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Congrats on Lens Of The Day! Those USB rechargable batteries sound great. This is a very informative lens. Thanks!
  • pyle_mountain Jul 2, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Very useful lens. I'm working toward using all rechargable batteries. Congratulations on your Lens of the Day award.
  • bdkz Jul 2, 2008 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Congratutaltions on LOTD!
  • homelydad Jul 2, 2008 @ 5:09 am | delete
    Well done! Earth does need saving... and we all have a part to play!

    Cheers!
    Patrick
    HomelySuccess.com
  • chloecavanaugh Jul 2, 2008 @ 1:41 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
    *****
    ~Chloe
  • spirituality Jul 2, 2008 @ 1:01 am | delete
    Congrats on making LOTD!
  • spirituality May 15, 2008 @ 1:34 am | delete
    Great information on an important topic. Thanks. *****
  • Will Jan 22, 2008 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Thanks again for the kind comment on my site. This is a great page. I guess I will have to learn just what this squidoo thing is!

    -Will
  • Celtica Jan 16, 2008 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Well done, hmsweaver - the more lenses there are like this one the better! (what am I waiting for?) 5 stars for you and the environment!
  • Janet21 Nov 30, 2007 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Great job on the lens! Very informative.
  • AllThingsMichigan Nov 29, 2007 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Excellent job here. We used to have a local drop off for recyclables that accepted batteries, but due to abuse (i.e. people dumping their trash) they no longer accept batteries or anything else.
  • hmsweaver Nov 29, 2007 @ 7:45 am | delete
    Thanks for the comment clouda9! I was fascinated by all the info I found about batteries. Glad you liked it!
  • clouda9 Nov 28, 2007 @ 11:59 pm | delete
    Just talking about this at work today! Awesome info and e-mailed to co-workers tonight.

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