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Subject: Re: throw away batteries might seem off topic but?
From: <ntbandit@globec.com.au>
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Date: Wed, 02 Dec 98 01:29:15
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On 1 Dec 1998 22:42:13 -0500, s.meric@ix.netcom.com (Polar) wrote:

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>On 28 Nov 1998 00:32:19 -0500, kjeanh@aol.com (Kjeanh) wrote:
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>>>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.
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>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.
>
>[...]
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>--
>Polar
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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.

happy gardening
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