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13Jun 0

June 13, 2023

Responsible Recycling of Batteries

Recycling batteries is an important step to protect the environment and prevent hazardous materials from ending up in landfills. The recycling process helps to recover valuable materials and reduce the potential for pollution. Here’s a general guide on how to recycle batteries:

Identify the type of battery: Batteries are either disposable or rechargeable. Common types include alkaline, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS), Mercury Cell (Small Dry Cell Batteries), and lead-acid batteries.

Check Recycling options: Battery recycling options may vary depending on the kind of batteries you have for recycling and your location. Contact Madenat Recycling to know your options.

Prepare batteries for recycling: Waste batteries are hazardous. Before recycling them, it is important to prevent potential hazards. Tape the terminals (positive and negative ends) of each battery with non-conductive tape or place them in individual plastic bags to prevent contact. This step helps to avoid accidental fires or electric shock during storage and transportation.

Drop-off or collection: Madenat Recycling conducts various Hazardous waste collection programs. You can either drop-off your batteries in these programs or at our designated drop-off locations. We also provide collection services from your location. Do contact us to explore all the right options for you.

Consider hazardous waste collection events: As a corporate, or a community, do organize hazardous waste collection event. This gives more people an opportunity to safely dispose of batteries.

Educate others: Spread awareness about the importance of battery recycling among friends, family, and colleagues. Encourage them to recycle batteries instead of throwing them away and explain the potential environmental benefits.

Remember to always follow local regulations and guidelines for battery recycling, as they may differ based on your location. Contact Madenat Recycling for proper recycling of batteries. That will help to conserve resources, reduce pollution, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

30Mar 0

March 30, 2023

Green Ways To Celebrate Eid!

Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by millions of Muslims around the world. While celebrating Ramadan, it is important to be mindful of the environment and to adopt eco-friendly practices. Here are some ways to celebrate Ramadan while working towards environment sustainability.

Use eco-friendly decorations: Instead of using disposable decorations, use eco-friendly ones made from sustainable materials. You can use reusable decorations such as lanterns, banners, and tablecloths that can be used year after year. This not only reduces waste but also is easy on the pocket.
Prepare eco-friendly meals: Use organic and locally sourced ingredients for your Iftar meals. Try to reduce food waste by planning your meals in advance and only buying what you need. Also, try to avoid using disposable plates, cups, and cutlery by using reusable ones.
Conserve energy: During Ramadan, it is common to stay up late and wake up early for suhoor and prayers. To conserve energy, turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and use energy-efficient bulbs. You can also reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling or using public transportation to get to the mosque.
Donate to a green cause: Instead of giving traditional gifts, donate to a green cause. This could be a donation to an organization that works for environment sustainability, plant trees, or support renewable energy. This not only helps the environment but also helps those in need.
Use sustainable packaging: When giving gifts or sharing food with friends and family, use sustainable packaging such as reusable containers or wrapping paper made from recycled materials etc. This reduces waste and promotes sustainability.
Practice water conservation: During Ramadan, it is important to stay hydrated, but it is also important to conserve water. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, take shorter showers, and reuse water when possible.
Recycle: We tend to use extra lighting, decorations and more for iftar and family gatherings during Ramadan. Make sure you recycle those spent lamps, plastic, paper and whatever else you can with us. This way you will contribute towards a greater goal of zero landfill.

In conclusion, celebrating Ramadan in an eco-friendly way is not only good for the environment but also helps us to appreciate and respect the blessings that nature has given us. By making simple changes in our daily habits, we can make a big impact on the environment and create a more sustainable world for future generations. Ramadan Kareen to one and all!

22Apr

April 22, 2021

Earth Day Every Day!

As a responsible recycler, we celebrate Earth Day everyday. But on the occasion we would like to provide you with some ideas you can follow to make this cleaner and greener by every coming Earth Day. If everyone takes atleast one of the following green pledges, our planet will breath again.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Buy only if needed
Use energy-saving bulbs
Conserve Water
Minimize Plastic usage
Plant trees
Carpool
Walk/bike/take public transport
Shop wisely
Restore our earth

These are just a few idea that we can think of. Do read our other blogs to be well informed about all the environment sustainability efforts we can take to save the planet. Do suggest more actions to be taken to reduce our carbon footprint and restore our planet.

16Jun

June 16, 2020

Top 4 Excuses Used To Avoid Recycling

Not many of us understand the importance of recycling…But instead of digging deeper to find solution, some try to get away with silly excuses. Here are the Top 4 excuses irresponsible people use, to avoid recycling.

I don’t create that much waste

Really? As per global data, every human being on earth produces over 600 Kgs of trash a year. So, which one is it, you are not a human or you don’t’ live on earth? From food, clothes, shelter to electronics, lighting equipment to all the plastic that it is wrapped in… everything we use, has the ability to turn into trash. So next time someone tells you they don’t create crap, tell them that their crap starts from that sentence itself.

Recycling process is very tedious

Yes, it is a tedious process. The recycler segregates the trash, puts it in massive recycling machines which than separates the plastic, metals and other items, which they package and downstream to manufacturers again…But we do not have to worry about all that, do we? We just need to keep a recycling bin in our house and once it is full, give it to the nearest recycler. Was that tedious? Well…NO!

Why should I pay for recycling?

Didn’t we just mention all the hassle a recycler has to go through to recycle? It takes manpower and massive machinery to recycle the items we provide them. But by investing in all that now, they make sure that we don’t make the environment any more inhabitable for us and our future generations. We should pay the minimal service charge to the people who are saving the environment on our behalf. Isn’t that only fair?

What is my benefit?

Our planet is already getting inhabitable with all the plastic in oceans, chemicals in land and dust in air. So, if you wish to stay happy on the planet, you need to first make the planet happy. Isn’t cleaner air, healthier soil and fresh water benefit enough? Think!

Now next time when you come across anyone who is giving excuses for not recycling…you know how to answer them. You are not one of them, are you?

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