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St Patrick's Junior National School, Corduff, Blanchardstown, Dublin

💚🌍We recycle batteries to save energy!🌍💚

19th Feb 2024
How does recycling batteries help our environment?  
  • Conserves Resources: Recycling used batteries means we don't have to use as many new materials to make new batteries, which saves energy and reduces the need for mining and processing raw resources.

  • Reduces Energy Consumption: Reusing materials from old batteries to make new ones is more energy-efficient than manufacturing batteries from scratch, contributing to overall energy conservation.
  • Prevents Pollution: Recycling batteries keeps harmful materials like metals and chemicals from leaking into the environment when thrown in the regular rubbish bin, preventing pollution of soil and water.
  • Protects Wildlife: Proper disposal through recycling ensures that toxic battery components don't harm plants and animals, keeping our ecosystems safe and healthy.