Press Releases

Environmental Leader Recognizes Call2Recycle as a Top Product of the Year Award Winner

Award reflects battery stewardship organization’s commitment to safety

ATLANTA, GA – May 16, 2018  Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product & Project Awards recently awarded Call2Recycle^®, North America’s first and largest consumer battery recycling and stewardship program, with a Top Product of the Year Award for its Flame Retardant Box liner. These awards recognize excellence in products and services that provide companies with ...

“Avoid the Spark” initiative to educate Californians on battery safety and recycling 

ATLANTA, GA. May 15, 2018 –  To educate consumers on safe battery handling and recycling practices, Call2Recycle^®, North America’s first and largest consumer battery recycling program, is launching a battery safety campaign in conjunction with industry partners and Bay Area recycling centers and waste facilities.

More than ever before, consumers are enjoying the many benefits that come with the freedom to go unplugged. This means that ...

Call2Recycle campaign educates and promotes responsible battery recycling

ATLANTA, April 19, 2018  – Call2Recycle®, North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship and recycling program, is encouraging consumers to declutter living spaces and break the battery hoarder habit by recycling used batteries. Individuals can even enter to win a Charged Up Battery Kit from Call2Recycle to jumpstart their battery recycling efforts, which kicks off on Earth Day.

With the busy nature of life, it’s easy to become a battery hoarder. Be it ...

Consumer Engagement and Growing Environmental Awareness Drive Call2Recycle’s 22-Year Mission of Battery Recycling

Atlanta/Toronto – January 24, 2018 – Call2Recycle^®, North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship and recycling program, today reported that their partners, stewards and collection sites recycled nearly 14 million pounds (6.3 million kilograms) of batteries throughout the U.S. and Canada in 2017. These results contribute to Call2Recycle’s mission of keeping batteries out of landfills. To date, the program has recycled 144 million pounds (65 million kilograms) of ...