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Battery brands Energizer and Duracell to join recycling scheme – 7NEWS.com.au
About 810 million AA batteries go to landfill each year.
Australians will soon be able to recycle used batteries with two major suppliers joining an industry stewardship scheme.
Energizer and Duracell have committed to the voluntary scheme, which last month received approval from the consumer watchdog.
Environment Minister Sussan Ley said about 810 million AA batteries – 16,650 tonnes – go to landfill each year.
As battery shells break down, their hazardous chemicals leach into soil and groundwater.
The decision by Energizer and Duracell to now co…
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