GreenPak is gathering funds for Hospice Malta when recycling batteries. It said that this campaign links two common goods – recycling and charity.

Greenpak said that if you have any batteries lying around your home or office, think about how you can support this good cause as well as help the environment.

“All you need to do is drop off your batteries in one of GreenPak’s battery bins which are located at leading supermarkets, stationeries, local councils, and schools,” it said.

View the full list of collection points around Gozo and Malta where you can take your used batteries by clicking here.

The following are the types of batteries that can be placed in the bins: AA, AAA, Button, C, D, 6V, 9V and mixed batteries.

GreenPak explained that it is constantly encouraging the public to dispose of batteries safely and responsibly. Disposing of batteries in the black bag, could cause fire during the sorting process at the facility.

Also, harmful substances such as heavy metals will be released from batteries, which will contaminate the soil, underground, or surface waters. Heavy metals in batteries can also have harmful effects on human health such as causing burns and dangers to our eyes and skin.

Over 2 million batteries are imported to the Maltese Islands each year. These batteries are used in items such as wall clocks, smoke alarms, flashlights, toys, remote controls, game controllers, wireless computer mouse and keyboards, to name but a few.

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