♻️ Why You Should Never Throw Batteries in the Trash

Batteries are everywhere in our lives—from remote controls to toys, flashlights to watches. But what happens when they run out? Unfortunately, many people toss them in the regular trash without realizing the hidden dangers. This small act can have major consequences for our environment and health. Here's why batteries should never end up in your garbage bin.

1. 📛 Batteries Contain Toxic Chemicals

Most batteries contain harmful heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, lead, nickel, and lithium. These substances can:

• Contaminate soil and groundwater,
• Enter the food chain through crops,
• Cause serious health issues if inhaled or absorbed by the skin.

2. 🌍 Batteries Don’t Decompose Easily

One single AA battery can pollute up to 4 square meters of soil, rendering it infertile for decades. Batteries can take hundreds of years to break down, posing long-term environmental risks.

3. 🔄 Recycling Saves Resources

When batteries are recycled instead of being trashed:

• Valuable metals are recovered and reused,
• It helps preserve natural resources,
• It saves energy used in mining and production processes.

4. 🚫 Throwing Batteries in Trash Is a Fire and Pollution Hazard

When crushed in garbage trucks or incinerators:

• Batteries can explode or leak toxic gases,
• Pose a fire risk, especially lithium batteries,
• Contribute to air pollution from harmful emissions.

5. 📣 It’s a Legal and Moral Responsibility

In many countries, including Turkey, it is legally mandatory to dispose of batteries through proper collection channels. Doing so not only prevents environmental harm but also promotes sustainable and responsible living.

💚 Join the Varta x Mol-e Movement: Turn Used Batteries into Forests!

Now for the good news! Through the Varta and Mol-e collaboration, the “10 Batteries = 1 Sapling” campaign is turning waste into hope. It’s simple:

📦 Collect your used batteries,

📲 Sign up at varta.mol-e.co

📮 Ship them free with PTT,

🌱 For every 10 batteries, we plant 1 tree on your behalf!

With this program, your old batteries help create a cleaner planet and a greener future. It’s a win-win for you and the Earth.

👉 Get involved today: varta.mol-e.co