Uniross, a rechargeable battery maker based in Woburn, Mass., has forged a partnership with the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. to help consumers recycle used batteries and to build awareness about the environmental benefits of rechargeable batteries.
At a State House ceremony to launch the program, June 29, Uniross also gave a “Power Responsibly” award to Resource Recovery recycling program manager John Trevor to recognize the state’s commitment to improving the environment through recycling and the use of rechargeable batteries.
Rhode Island launched a program April 8, aided by Uniross and the national nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, to collect and recycle the rechargeable batteries that power a variety of portable electronic products, such as digital cameras, cellular and cordless phones, power tools, laptop computers, camcorders, and two-way radios.
Uniross is currently working with both the Resource Recovery to place additional recycling boxes in municipal buildings throughout Rhode Island.
“Just one rechargeable battery can replace more than 500 alkaline disposable batteries,” said Mark Dockser, vice president of Uniross. “As the only major battery company in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to rechargeables, Uniross is proud to present this award to the RIRRC for helping to make a real difference with recycling in Rhode Island.”
“We are pleased to partner with Uniross and offer additional means for recycling products in the Ocean State,” said Sherry A. Mulhearn, executive director of Resource Recovery. “We continually strive to add new materials to the list of household recyclables. With Uniross’ promise to add battery collection bins throughout the state and the RIRRC’s dedication to environmentally conscious programs, we know that Rhode Islanders will take advantage of this new program and continue to make it successful.”
The Uniross Power Responsibly Award is part of a national campaign recognizing those communities that have demonstrated their commitment to the environment and recycling rechargeables. Rhode Island is the first state to receive the award. The company is now evaluating other communities across the nation to be considered for the award.
