Millions of batteries are used every year in Ireland and the range of appliances and equipment requiring them is increasing all the time. Many batteries contain hazardous materials, including cadmium and mercury and can cause pollution in disposal.
Here are some useful dos and don’ts on batteries:
Do:
Use mains power wherever possible. Remember that manufacturing batteries can take up to 50 times more energy than the batteries can provide. Mains electricity is many times cheaper than batteries.
Do:
Switch to using rechargeable batteries. A battery charger can make a useful Christmas gift.
Do:
Look for batteries that are free of mercury and cadmium.
Do:
Dispose of batteries carefully. Carndonagh recycling centre is about the closest place but Letterkenny Council take them at their Blaney Rd site as well.
Don’t:
Use old batteries with new ones. The new batteries try to recharge the old ones, cutting their useful life.
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