A few months ago, I got a new battery pack for my (several years old) mobile phone.

Up until now, I am still holding on to my old battery pack. Not that I am wishing it will still be used but because I have yet to go to a certain mall where they have depository for batteries to avoid being thrown just about anywhere.

Why is it important to dispose battery packs properly?

• Battery packs are should NOT be disposed of just about anywhere because these are hazardous to the environment.

How should people dispose battery packs?

• Disposal should be done in approved disposal sites. FYI, there are disposal areas in several malls here in MegaManila.

• Battery packs are not to be thrown in a fire,  thrown in a trash bin not intended for these and discarded just about anywhere (like in one’s backyard where a pile of leaves are waiting to be burned)

• Battery packs should not be pierced, nor hammered nor stepped upon.

• Should you notice any leaks or odors, discoloration or deformity, return to where it was purchased to be replaced.

Let us all be kind to Mother Nature. Little things like proper disposal of battery packs can go a long way.

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