Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for ...

Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, producers of batteries are required to fund and manage the collection, transportation and recycling of certain batteries.

While the technology is popular because of its light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge, these kinds of ...

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for ...

Everyone wants to recycle their batteries, but drop-off locations are hard to find. A new fire-safe bin could make the process easier. If you want to recycle an old electric toothbrush or pair of ...

San Francisco has launched one of the first automated public battery recycling systems in the U.S., rolling out smart drop-off bins that accept all mixed lithium-ion batteries and battery-embedded ...

There is a moment most people recognise. A phone battery dips into the red. A charger is reached for without much thought.

As holiday wish lists fill with the latest technology and battery-powered devices, the Muscatine Fire Department reminds ...

“In the U.S., shopping bags, wraps, and films aren’t accepted in most municipal curbside recycling programs,” Penge says.

The Colla Indigenous people claim Rio Tinto’s plans to extract the key mineral will harm fragile ecosystems and livelihoods ...

Hanover's fire prevention shows took on new lessons in 2025, seeking to educate the public - and children - about avoiding battery-involved fires.

Queenslanders are being urged to keep all batteries out of kerbside bins as waste operators continue to battle fires caused ...