On 1 Dec 1998 22:42:13 -0500, s.meric@ix.netcom.com (Polar) wrote:
> >On 28 Nov 1998 00:32:19 -0500, kjeanh@aol.com (Kjeanh) wrote: > >> >>>From: ntbandit@globec.com.au >>>Date: 11/25/98 7:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time >>>Message-id: <MOD$981125.18685@rec.gardens.ecosystems> >>> >>> >>>g'day all, >>> >>>this topic may seem a little off subject but i guess i'll ask it and >>>see. >>> >>>between disposable non-rechargeable torch/radio type batteries and the >>>rechargeable types as used in mobile phones etc.,. which would be >>>considered to be the least detrimental to our eco' system at the point >>>of disposal? >>> >>>i feel this may not be so far removed from those gardeners who are >>>mindfull of the eco' system. > >If your community does not yet have a recycling center that accepts >batteries and other toxic waste, get after them (organize your friends >and neighbors) until they create one. > >I was so disgusted with Radio Shack when I asked if they took back >batteries for disposal. The clerk agreed that it was a good idea,but >said the main office, in Texas or somewhere, wasn't interested. > >[...] > >-- >Polar > > > >
g'day polar,
yeh i'll check that out i am concerened about the final disposal of
the battery, and sending it to land fill lie we all do just doesn't
seem right.
i think at this stage i'll go for rechargeable because the continual
disposal of A cell batteries would appear to be worse at this stage.