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.
Today, Earth Month has become a month-long celebration that advocates for protecting our environment.
Our Power, Our Planet
Our Power, Our Planet is Earth Day 2026’s theme, reflecting a simple but powerful truth: protecting our environment doesn’t depend on a single decision or moment. It’s shaped by the everyday actions of communities, educators, workers, and families who care for the places where we live and work.
Earth Day is a reminder of our shared responsibility and collective impact. When we each take small, meaningful steps, those actions add up to real change.
Responsible Battery Disposal Helps Prevent Pollution
Earth Month is a time to turn awareness into action and take meaningful steps to protect the environment around us.
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 over 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.
🧠 Test Your Knowledge. From April 1-30, 2026, take the Battery Recycling Quiz and enter the Earth Month Contest, for a chance to win cash prizes.
🔋 Take Action. Make a conscious effort to recycle your batteries responsibly. Drop off your used batteries at one of our 15,000 convenient locations.
