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RadioShacks accept
for recycling Nickel-Cadmiums and many other batteries used in
household and portable electric devices
Basel Action
Network
Gives information on which recyclers are good "e-stewrards".
www.ban.org
Car batteries
can also be recycled
Battery Solutions Inc.
5900 Brighton Pines Ct.
Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: 1-800-852-8127
Fax: 1-248-446-1927
E-mail: service@batteryrecycling.com
Website: www.batteryrecycling.com
"It strives to protect human health and the environment by using the most
advanced technologies to recover and re-use the heavy metals from every kind
of waste battery".
Website allows user to read about the different
kinds of batteries (nickel, lead, mercury, lithium, alkaline/zinc) and what purpose they
serve when recycled. -SNS
Provides different recycling options for businesses,
municipalities, and residences. -MGM
Offers information to educate people on how
to recycle using different types of batteries.-DME
I agree with SNS and MGM. -AAS
Center
for International Environmental Law
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite #1100
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-785-8700
Fax: 1-202-785-8701
E-mail: info@ciel.org
Website: www.ciel.org
"The Center for International Environmental Law is a
nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to
protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and
sustainable society. It provides a wide range of services, including legal
counsel, policy research, analysis, advocacy, education, training, and
capacity building".
An informative site where you can
browse through papers and publications on environmental issues. -SNS
A
very interesting site. -MGM
I agree with MGM because this web site it really nice and
helpful. -AAS
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place trash in appropriate recycle bins
Department of Sanitation: New York City
125 Worth St.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 1-212-219-8900
Website: www.nyc.gov/html/dos/home.html
Keeps you updated with the newest laws about
recycling in New York.
"The nation's largest and most diverse cleaning
operation. Enforces the city's environmental laws, such as those about
littering and illegal dumping, and employs the country's largest municipal
environmental police and enforcement squad".
This is a helpful website; allows you to check
out its news and events link to find out the latest press releases and news on
sanitation. -SNS
The site provides information and photos about the
rehabilitation of the "Fresh Kills" Landfill site on Staten Island. -SLG An impressive website. -MGM
This site supplies readers with educational
information and news on recycling. This site also provides interesting
photos.-DME
I think this web site it's very interesting. -AAS
Grass Roots Recycling Network
4200 Park Blvd. #290
Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: 510-531-5523
Fax: 510-531-5523
Website: www.grrn.org
"Its mission is to eliminate the waste of
natural and human resources -- to achieve Zero Waste. It utilizes classic
activist strategies to achieve corporate accountability for waste and public
policies to eliminate waste and to build sustainable communities".
This website gives you information about upcoming events
protesting and getting out their ideas about our current problem with waste and recycling.
It has information for kids as well, helping them to get involved and learn more. The
site also sells clothing in support of the cause. - OCC
Very useful and interesting information. These
guys seem serious, don't litter in front of them. -MGM
This site teaches ways on how recycling is
important and it includes future events on ideas that deal with recycling
and the environment.-DME
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Businesses can also make a large impact on the
environment by going green
Green Biz
1707 H Street
NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20010
Phone:
1-202-261-6469
Fax: 1-202-261-6464
Email: refo@greenbiz.com
Website: www.greenbiz.com
"Provides clear, concise, accurate, and balanced
information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and
sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a
manner that combines ecological sustainability with profitable business
practices".
This site is easy to follow and a useful tool for
many issues. It contains information on current jobs involving these issues, current
articles in the news, and even a bookstore to read about the causes and people's view of
the topic. - OCC
I disagree. I find the website rather difficult
to navigate. -MGM
I agree I find this site intricate to
follow.-DME
North East Recycling Council
139 Main St. Suite 401
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 1-802- 254-3636
Fax: 1-802-254-5870
Email: info@nerc.org
Website: www.nerc.org
"NERC's MISSION is to leverage the strengths and resources of its member states to
advance an environmentally sustainable economy in the Northeast by promoting
source reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of environmentally
preferable products and services".
This site gives you information about how to recycle
materials and new procedures that are set into place by the government. It also talks of
upcoming meetings, campaigns and events in the northeast, which you are able to attend if
you wish. - OCC
Rather difficult to navigate. -MGM
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Save money and help the environment
by using rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation
1000
Parkwood Circle, Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 1-678-419-9990
Fax: 1-678-419-9986
E-mail: recycling@rbrc.com
Website: www.rbrc.org
"A nonprofit public service organization that
recycles Ni-CD rechargeable batteries and is dedicated to educating
rechargeable power makers, resellers and users in North America about the benefits and
accessibility of rechargeable battery recycling and to implementing recycling programs where
none exist.
Find out how its programs work
in four easy steps for recycling batteries. -SNS
Perhaps the most useful feature on this site is the
search that lets you find local battery drop off sites. Chances are it
will send you to a Staples or a RadioShack.
-MGM
This site helps educate people and also
invites people to join efforts to advance green business practices and
environmental sustainability.-DME
Recycling and
Environmental Action Planning Society
PO Box 444
Prince George, B.C. V2L 4S6
Phone: 1-250-561-7327
Fax: 1-250-561-7324
Email: garden@reaps.org
Website: www.reaps.org
"Supports waste management solutions
by offering school environmental programs and presentations; community workshops on
composting, vermicomposting and organic gardening; conducting research;
facilitating the exchange of ideas; and providing recycling information
services in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George".
This site is easy to follow and tells
you of upcoming events, household hazardous materials, workshops, and many
other things. It also has information for kids to learn about how to recycle
and its importance to our society as well as to our environment.-OCC
I
agree. -MGM
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Steel can also be
recycled
Steel Recycling Institute
National Headquarters
Greg Crawford, VP Operations
680 Andersen Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2700
Phone:
1-800-937-1226
E-mail: sri@recycle-steel.org
Website: www.recycle-steel.org
"An industry association that promotes and sustains
the recycling of all steel products as well as educates the
solid waste industry, government, business and, ultimately, the consumer,
about the benefits of steel’s infinite recycling cycle".
A useful site where you can find out how tons of
steel scrap are recycled to produce new steel products, so virtually all steel used is
recycled. Also, get the facts about steel cans, cars, appliances and construction
material. -SNS
Contains educational material, focused on different
age groups, to educate children about recycling and conservation. -SLG
Although the website's intentions are noble, it appears
as if the recycling of steel is already commonplace. Might it want
to promote the recycling of aluminum, paper, plastic, and glass instead?
-MGM
Waste Watch
56-64 Leonard Street
London
EC2A 4JX
Phone:
020 7549 0300
Fax: 020 7549 0301
E-mail:
info@recyclenow.com.
Website: www.wastewatch.org.uk
"Waste Watch is the leading national
organization promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction,
reuse and recycling. It works with community organizations and local and
national government encouraging the environmental benefits of waste
minimization and recycling. It also highlights the positive impact on the
economy and wider society".
This site is easy to navigate. It contains information
on a range of recycling issues, from composts to batteries. It gives you information about
how to recycle at home or at work. -OCC
Absolutely smashing. -MGM
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