Tablet learning terminals used by children, toy radio controls, and handheld fans. Recently, there has been an increase in products using lithium-ion batteries in the child-rearing scene.
Lithium-ion batteries are convenient batteries that can be charged and used repeatedly. Whether it's smartphones, mobile batteries, electric razors, heated cigarettes, or cordless vacuum cleaners, there are plenty of lithium-ion battery products around us.
But now, these products It can be mixed with burnable or non-combustible garbage and thrown away As a result, fire accidents in garbage trucks and waste treatment facilities are rapidly increasing.
When an accident occurs at a waste treatment facility, not only is it expensive to repair, but the local garbage disposal itself can be delayed. Correct separation is very important to protect the lives of your community.
< examples of products that use lithium-ion batteries and are familiar to households raising children>
- Tablet learning terminal / kids smartphone
- Toys (radio control, electric kickboard, etc.)
- Handheld fan
- Power bank
- Wireless Earbuds
- Electric toothbrush
Illustrations introduce representative products that use lithium-ion batteries. It lists power tools, cordless home appliances, smartphones, laptops, mobile batteries, etc. in an easy-to-understand manner.
< tips on how to dispose of correctly>
- Never mix with burnable or non-combustible garbage
- Check the rules of your local government (city hall website, etc.)
- Use the collection box installed at the store of the city hall and electronics retailer
- Tape the terminals to insulate them before taking them out
The rules for disposing vary depending on the local government. Check with your municipality counter or website to sort and dispose of them correctly.
Please also refer to the following video.
- Ministry of the Environment "Safe Recycling! (Video on how to dispose of correctly)" (YouTube)
- Environmental Information Channel [Chiba Prefectural Environmental Research Center] "Flame? How to dispose of lithium-ion batteries Is it right?" （YouTube）
We at MY STELLA are a company that delivers original picture books that support children's growth. We believe that protecting an environment where children can live safely is also an important role as a company related to children, and we will also work to disseminate such information.
