Released January 14, 2021.

Recently the new challenge facing the Rep Law was published: recycle and revalue disused batteries; This given that Chile values less than 1% of the 3,000 tons of batteries it uses per year, which generates waste dangerous that put the health of people and the environment at risk.

For become aware, it is important to make known that a mercury battery is capable of to contaminate up to 600,000 liters of water, and an alkaline one up to 167,000 liters. In addition, after 50 years, they begin to degrade and release compounds toxic substances such as mercury, cadmium, nickel and lead, substances that can cause harmful effects for more than a thousand years, which is why it takes more importance the contribution of all of us for this great initiative.

Some Key data for proper battery recycling and contributing to the Rep. Law are:

• Do not bury or dispose of used batteries in the trash or the sea, since, when degrading, the compounds Toxic substances will pollute the environment, causing disease and damage to the ecosystem.
• Do not burn unused batteries. The material of These are highly flammable, so you could cause a serious accident.

For correct storage, deposit the batteries in special containers. In case you do not have a battery receiver nearby, collect them and take them to a place that has the conditions to store them (municipalities, schools or clean points). After this, companies dedicated to waste management, such as Hidronor, take charge of the correct treatment and disposal of these disused batteries, in order to avoid further contamination to the environment.