Reported by Daniel Wang
Recycling batteries helps to conserve natural resources such as rare earths, zinc, copper, iron and manganese, reducing the need to mine new materials. This helps to preserve the environment and reduce the carbon footprint associated with mining and manufacturing new batteries.
During the week before the event, our members posted the AYLUS used batteries collection event on social media. We were able to pick up many used non-rechargeable batteries and some rechargeable batteries from our neighbors and friends. We sorted them into two boxes, one was for non-rechargeable batteries and the other was for rechargeable batteries. At 11:30 AM on September 28th, 2024, we gathered together at the Frisco Environmental Collection Center and recycled all non-rechargeable batteries into the collection container. We plan to recycle the rechargeable batteries at Home Depot once we receive more. Not only did we help the neighbors recycle used batteries, but we also spread the AYLUS spirit to the local communities.
Volunteers:
Daniel Wang 2 hours
Jenny Wang 2 hours
Alisa Tong 2 hours
Kevin Cui 2 hours
Sophie Cho 2 hours
Kathllen Jiang 2 hours
Jiahe (Joy) Tian 2 hours
Elin Wang 2 hours
Shuxin (Camilla) Gu 2 hours
Tingfei Li 2 hours
Danny Liu 2 hours
John Zhang 2 hours
Ellie Zhou 2 hours
Karen Zhou 2 hours
Lawrence Tan 2 hours
