Operators, firefighters, insurers and municipalities have grappled with a problem that continues to grow faster than our ...

Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, producers of batteries are required to fund and manage the ...

Those single use vapes are so wasteful. No surprise they are causing other issues. At this point I would like to see a regulation that any device with a battery has to be easily and safely removable ...

The extensive adoption of lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices is well-known, attributed to their impressive energy density and prolonged cycle life. Nevertheless, these batteries encounter ...

Toss a cellphone in the trash, and you will spark more than a fire — you will be breaking the law. As of July 1, throwing any device containing a lithium-ion battery in the trash is illegal in New ...

Peoria reminds citizens of risks of improper battery disposal and offers free scheduled household hazardous waste pickup.

Though it’s unclear when this technology might hit the commercial market, its creation is an important step in the right ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane River Forum is hosting a lithium-ion battery disposal event this weekend. Members of Battery Smart Spokane will be at the drive-thru event for people in Spokane and ...

Longer-duration storage, safety-driven procurement and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance in the United States are accelerating interest in alternative battery chemistries, even as ...

Someone with a surefire is asking me if the non rechargable lithium batteries go in the trash or not. My Google-Fu has faile me. I did find one page that said all batteries should be disposed outside ...

There is a moment most people recognise. A phone battery dips into the red. A charger is reached for without much thought.