Illogicalbit@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Gone Too FarEnglish
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2 months agoRecycle your old batteries https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/recycling/yes-you-need-to-recycle-your-old-batteries-a5385943645/
Most batteries—regardless of type—contain toxic chemicals. Think cadmium, lead, lithium, or sulfuric acid. If your old batteries end up in a landfill, pollutants like these can leak out and contaminate groundwater, damage fragile ecosystems, and potentially make their way into the food chain.
My favorite is when they send me and letter in the US mail for the sole purpose of telling me they decided to cover our medication the doctor prescribed. The language they use is infuriating.
As if we should call them back and praise them, be grateful for their service, and just ignore that I’m paying them.