EKAL Urbana Kids partner with Recycle My Battery

Around three billion batteries are thrown away each year, in the US alone. Batteries contribute to water and air pollution on a large scale. In fact, battery waste is responsible for polluting at least 600,000 liters of water. Improper disposal of batteries fills the water with lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium. That’s where Recycle My Battery steps in. The student-led organization …