Day: April 5, 2022

Household Battery Recycling

Recycling household batteries is crucial for environmental protection, and there are convenient options available for responsible disposal. Did you know that you can recycle your household batteries at local Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi stores? This special program helps prevent the risk of fires in collection trucks and promotes the safe recycling of these common items.

Types of Batteries for Recycling: Household batteries like AA, AAA, C, D, button, 9V, and 6V are all accepted in these recycling programs. Whether they’re used in radios, cameras, or children’s toys, bringing these batteries to designated recycling points ensures they don’t end up in landfills where their casings can break down and potentially release harmful metals and chemicals into the environment.

What Happens to Recycled Batteries? Once collected, the recycling process separates valuable materials such as steel, copper, and aluminum. Mixed metal compounds are extracted and even rechargeable batteries, which are sent overseas for processing, are broken down to reclaim materials that can be used in new products. It’s a fantastic way to ensure that the resources within batteries are not wasted.

Better Alternatives: In addition to recycling, consider using rechargeable batteries or investing in solar-powered and wind-up gadgets, which can significantly reduce waste and dependence on disposable batteries.

For more information on how to recycle various items and to see what other recycling services Wasteless Pantry offers, check out our Specialist Recycling page or Recycle Right. Together, we can make a significant impact on our planet by choosing to recycle and opting for more sustainable products.


Disposable Razor Recycling

Recycling disposable razors and their packaging is now more accessible than ever through Wasteless Pantry’s partnership with Terracycle. This initiative allows you to dispose of any brand of used razor blades and their packaging responsibly, contributing to significant environmental benefits.

What Can Be Recycled?

  • All brands of blades and razors, including refillable and disposable products, as well as replaceable-blade cartridge units.
  • Rigid and flexible plastic packaging associated with these products.

Recycling Process: Once collected, these items are sent to Terracycle where the razors and packaging are separated by material type. Plastics are cleaned and pelletized to be recycled into new products, while metal components are smelted and converted into new alloys. This process ensures that these materials are reused in manufacturing, reducing the need for virgin materials and minimizing waste.

Sustainable Alternatives: For those looking to reduce their environmental impact further, Wasteless Pantry offers reusable razors available both in-store and online. Additionally, consider switching to an electric razor or epilator for a long-term hair removal solution that minimizes waste over time. These devices can serve for many years and eventually be recycled as e-waste.

Why Recycle at Wasteless Pantry? Recycling through Wasteless Pantry not only helps reduce landfill waste but also supports a circular economy. By choosing to recycle your disposable razors here, you’re taking an active step towards sustainability and supporting initiatives that make recycling easier and more effective.

For more information on recycling other items, check out Wasteless Pantry’s Specialist Recycling page, where you can find details on recycling a wide range of products responsibly.