Call2Recycle
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Founded | 1994 |
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Type | Non-profit public service organization |
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Area served | North America |
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Employees | 20-40 |
Website | call2recycle call2recycle |
Call2Recycle is a rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program.
History[]
The program launched in the U.S. in 1996 (1997 in Canada) as Charge Up to Recycle! to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. In 2001, the program expanded to include all consumer rechargeable batteries, adding Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), and Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb). It was renamed Call2Recycle in 2004 to reflect the program's expanded focus to also collect cellphones, which contain rechargeable batteries. In 2008, Call2Recycle added a fifth chemistry, Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), to its collection program. In 2009, it became the first battery program to receive e-Stewards recognition by the Basel Action Network (BAN) which ensures that waste is not exported to developing countries.[1] In 2012, the program became the first of its kind to receive Responsible Recycling (R2) certification.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "American Recycler, September 2009 - Call2recycle recognized by Basel Action Network". www.americanrecycler.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-16.
- ^ "First Battery Recycling Program to Meet Rigorous Electronic Recycling Standards | Call2Recycle | United States". 3 April 2012.
External links[]
- Call2Recycle
- Call2Recycle Canada
- Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Battery Council International Archived 2019-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
- Electronic Industries Alliance
- European Portable Battery Association (EPBA)
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
- Battery recycling
- Recycling in the United States
- Recycling in Canada