On June 4, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita donated used batteries to Home Depot as a part of the recycling effort to protect the environment.
Members brought their used batteries in bags/boxes to the event and dropped them off with Allison Li and Ethan Li. Then, Allison and Ethan drove the batteries to Home Depot and disposed of them in the recycling bin.
Recycling used batteries is important because they contain corrosive heavy metals, such as lead, environmental pollutants, and human health hazards. In recent years, tragedies such as the Flint water crisis and Love Canal demonstrate the importance of protecting the environment, not just for ecological health but also for human health, especially for children. This activity is meaningful as it is one of the small steps that individuals can take to ensure the well-being of the ecosystem.
Allison, Diana, Jane, Stella, Steven, Ethan L, Jasmine, Ethan X, Cyra, Michelle, Kim, Jim: 1 hour