The Irish Environmental Protection Agency has taken a tough position on battery recycling and this is paying off. Its Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) has been setting tough targets and these are producing results. Irish Tech News reported great progress on February 26, 2019. This was because 48% of all batteries sold have returned for collection and recycling thanks to efforts by the Irish agency.
This Equates to 11 AA Batteries per Person, Says Irish Agency
The Irish Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive requires retailers to take old batteries back on an exchange basis. This is regardless of where they purchased the discharged batteries originally.
The Irish agency for environmental protection announced this achievement while donating €50,000 (US$56,800) to Ireland’s children’s hospice. Named Laura Lynn, the hospice believes every moment in a child’s life matters. Therefore, it has set its compass to “making the most of short and precious lives”. We think this is a noble purpose that sits well with battery recycling for the sake of future generations.
Laura Lynn and WEEE Ireland Thank Irish Consumers
The Irish battery recycling program has donated €390,000 (US$445,000) for children with life-limiting conditions and their families since 2011. This represents the income the recycling program yields. We can’t think of a better destination for the money.
This is such a noble purpose compared to lining the pockets of a wealthy few. The Corporate Fundraising Manager of Laura Lynn said “This campaign speaks to something very important to Laura Lynn and those we care for. This is that seemingly small actions … like recycling waste batteries … can make a huge difference to others.
“You’ve not just helped the children, parents and brothers and sisters we care for, you’ve helped the environment too.” We are lost for words. What more could we possibly add to this achievement by the Irish agency?
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