| It is vitally important that humanity adjusts their | | | | processing facilities on their own. Because of this, |
| behavior in order to live in harmony with the | | | | they often must hire a qualified subcontractor to |
| environment. Leaving behind an ecosystem that | | | | transport and handle used industrial batteries. These |
| operates properly for future generations is only | | | | regionally approved handlers collect the batteries and |
| possible if everyone does his part. Many businesses, | | | | transport them to plants containing facilities approved |
| however, are not doing theirs. We can only succeed | | | | in the disposal of these materials. The law requires |
| in keeping the planet green if they are on board. If | | | | this in order to limit any potential damage to the |
| the actions of businesses do not match those of the | | | | environment. Following are the legal measures |
| citizens, it is counterproductive and no progress can | | | | required of companies that utilize industrial batteries: |
| be made. One environmental hazard that businesses | | | | - A person qualified in handling industrial waste must |
| are especially negligent toward is the industrial | | | | be designated to do so. |
| battery. Lead, cadmium, dilute sulfuric acid, and | | | | - A specialist subcontractor must be hired to |
| alkaline electrolytes are all toxic materials found in | | | | transport used batteries to a processing facility. |
| industrial batteries and can cause great damage to | | | | - Accurate records must be maintained regarding the |
| the environment if the used battery is tossed | | | | number of batteries purchased and used. This data |
| casually into the trash. Proper disposal is key to | | | | must be provided to the subcontractor. |
| reducing their impact on the planet. Businesses and | | | | Remember that doing this is not optional - it is a legal |
| organizations are held responsible by law to take care | | | | obligation. If you fail to comply with rules and |
| of the waste they generate. Once a battery has | | | | regulations in place in your country then your |
| ceased operation, it is not enough to throw it to the | | | | business will be liable to pay large fines. Being caught |
| side. In fact, it is illegal. Used industrial batteries must | | | | out incorrectly disposing of the industrial batteries |
| be transported to the proper disposal facilities. Some | | | | that you use would also be a PR nightmare, as clients |
| of the materials found in the battery are highly toxic | | | | and other businesses are increasingly reluctant to be |
| and are therefore considered industrial waste by law. | | | | associated with companies who do not operate in a |
| Normally, businesses are not equipped with qualified | | | | green way. |