Starting in February battery manufacturers and retailers entered a new era of their business. New laws went into effect in February which now many it mandatory for the manufacturers of batteries to recycle batteries for free. In addition, those businesses that sell batteries will also be required to offer recycling to their customers on the premises. Those firms which make industrial and automotive batteries will also be responsible for collecting batteries for recycling. Even though these new regulations should put more responsibility on the people who make batteries, thus raising recycling rates, local councils are still looking for ways to ... Full Story

