Every April, we celebrate Earth Month. It is a time to appreciate our planet’s valuable resources while taking meaningful steps to protect our environment.
Earth Day History
Earth Month started as a movement in the 1960s in response to a vast climate crisis. This crisis led to numerous natural disasters, including a devastating oil spill in Santa Barbara in 1969. In this context, whistleblowers started raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection. One of these pioneers, Rachel Carson, published the bestseller Silent Spring in 1962, bringing attention to environmentally harmful behaviors, such as the widespread use of pesticides.
The first Earth Day was organized on April 22, 1970, by an American senator and campaigner. This historic day gathered over 20 million people from various cities who protested the negative impact of the Industrial Revolution.
Our Power, Our Planet
This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, which is now celebrated by over a billion people in more than 192 countries.
The theme of this year, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, which emphasizes the importance of increasing renewable energy production from sources such as solar and wind, to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.
This transition to sustainable, clean energy sources is essential to protecting our planet, and batteries play an important role in storing excess energy output during peak production periods, and enabling reliable access to energy on demand.
Responsible Battery Disposal Helps Prevent Pollution
Today, Earth Month has become a month-long celebration that advocates for protecting our environment.
One easy and significant way you can take action for a healthier planet is recycling batteries at the end of their life cycle.
Batteries contain harmful elements such as nickel, lead, silver, and mercury, which can leak into the soil and water if they end up in landfills.
Dropping off used batteries at our convenient locations ensures that these materials are safely contained and can be reused in new products, contributing to the Circular Economy.
How do I recycle my batteries?
Recycling your batteries is easy! Just follow these three simple steps:
1) Collect: Collect your used batteries in a non-metal container.
2) Protect: Cover the terminals of rechargeable, lithium and alkaline batteries over 9V with electrical tape to prevent sparks
3) Drop Off: Drop off your used batteries every three months at one of our nearly 15,000 convenient locations.
How to Celebrate Earth Month?
🌱 Learn and explore. Visit Earth Day’s official page to learn about this year’s theme and participate in activities promoting environmental awareness and sustainability.
🌎 Attend Earth Day events. Find events in your area, participate in eco-friendly initiatives, and contribute to impactful changes.
🔋 Take Action. Make a conscious effort to recycle your batteries responsibly. Drop off your used batteries by April 30th at one of our nearly 15,000 convenient locations and enter the Earth Month Contest, for a chance to win cash prizes.
