-- Always follow the charging guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
There are specific recommended charging times for each individual product
that should be followed before the product is used for the first time.
-- Never return a fully-charged battery to the charger for an extra
boost. This will shorten the life of the battery.
-- Never place a non-rechargeable battery in a battery charger.
-- Do not leave a rechargeable battery in the charger when it is not
charging.
-- Let a discharged battery cool to room temperature before recharging.
-- Recharge batteries only when they are close to being fully discharged.
"Gadgets and portable electronics help us stay connected when on the road,
provide entertainment and capture the special moments of a vacation," says
Carl Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC). "The battery life of these devices can be maximized by
properly caring for and charging the rechargeable batteries, but when they
eventually lose their charge, consumers should properly dispose of them by
recycling."
Administered by RBRC, Call2Recycle is the nation's most comprehensive
rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling solution. It offers a free
and convenient way to recycle old cell phones and used rechargeable
batteries found in cordless electronic products, such as laptop computers,
digital cameras, PDAs, cordless power tools, two-way radios, mp3 players
and camcorders. For more information and to find local drop-off locations,
visit www.call2recycle.org or call toll-free 877-2-RECYCLE. Find
Call2Recycle on Facebook: Call2Recycle; learn more about
Call2Recycle at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call2Recycle.
About Call2Recycle®
Call2Recycle is the industry's first and only product stewardship program
for rechargeable batteries. The nonprofit program is administered by the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a public service
organization dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling. There are more
than 30,000 Call2Recycle drop-off locations throughout the United States
and Canada. More than 350 manufacturers and marketers of portable
rechargeable batteries and products show their commitment to conserve
natural resources and prevent rechargeable batteries from entering the
solid waste stream by funding the Call2Recycle program. In pursuit of its
mission, Call2Recycle also collects old cell phones, which are either
recycled or refurbished and resold when possible with a portion of the
proceeds benefiting select charities. For more information, call
877-2-RECYCLE or visit www.call2recycle.org.
Contact Information: CONTACT: Briana Papa Crenshaw Communications 646-484-4573 briana@crenshawcomm.com www.crenshawcomm.com Linda Gabor RBRC 678-419-9990 Ext. 216 lgabor@rbrc.com