2013 | - Part 4

Physio-Control Integrates Rechargeable Battery Recycling Into its Culture

In a life-threatening emergency, the last thing first responders need to worry about is whether the equipment has charged batteries. This issue is especially important to Physio-Control, a leading manufacturer of professional emergency medical response solutions for hospitals, emergency responders, and the workplace and community since 1955.

Fully charged rechargeable batteries play a critical part in the success of Physio-Control’s products. Physio-Control designs custom, technologically advanced rechargeable batteries to be used in ...

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NOV

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Battery Stewardship Program Sets Recycling Records

Call2Recycle Canada Collects 1.7 Million Kilograms of Used Batteries in 2013; Surpasses 6 Million Kilograms Since Inception

TORONTO (November 4, 2013) – Call2Recycle^®—North America’s first and largest battery stewardship program—today announced it has set a new program record by collecting 1.7 million kilograms of used batteries in Canada so far this year. This reflects an increase of 27% from what was collected in all of 2012, with two months still remaining in the calendar year. The milestone marks the largest amount ...

4
NOV

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Bridging the Behavioral Gap for Recycling Success – Environmental Leader

In the environmental and product stewardship industry, there is a lot of talk about the barriers that stand in the way of really successful recycling in product take-back programs. Physical barriers, like accessibility and product design, present significant and well-documented hurdles. The not-so-tangible, seldom-discussed consumer behavioral barriers present a special challenge to those of us who are in the business of moving people toward more sustainable, environmentally responsible behaviors.

While ...

3
NOV

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Recycle with DeWalt and Save!

During the month of November, bring in your power tool battery to any DeWALT Factory Service Center and save 10% on a new battery.

You’ll be helping the planet and your wallet – now that’s being green at its finest!

Visit the DeWALT website

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NOV

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DEWALT Fall Trade-In Event: Discounts for Recycling Rechargeable Batteries

ATLANTA (Nov. 1, 2013) – DEWALT® is offering a discount on purchases of new DEWALT power tool batteries when customers recycle their used rechargeable batteries throughout the month of November. Call2Recycle®—North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship and recycling program—is a driving force during DEWALT’s November trade-in initiative.

From November 1 – 30, customers who drop off any brand of rechargeable battery from a cordless power tool, such as a ...