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

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for ...

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for ...

Firefighters tame a fire likely caused by a lithium-ion battery at Stowe Transfer Station in 2023. Vermont's haulers and processing centers have seen fires, some believed to be a result of ...

Everyone wants to recycle their batteries, but drop-off locations are hard to find. A new fire-safe bin could make the process easier. If you want to recycle an old electric toothbrush or pair of ...

Starting this year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card.