Battery recycling is the process which should be concerned to decrease used battery from landfills. They are a main material to give a power for many products in daily life. Nowadays most of batteries are thrown out to landfills so that the negative effect will be causing to both environment and human. Human can be getting a serious problem with the health so that battery recycling has become something which we must aware of. There are several kinds of battery. Most of them can be recycled. Battery of car and watch is the most common kind of batteries which are involved in battery recycling as well as alkaline battery. As alkaline battery is one kind which is used in variety of applications, they should really be recycled. They should never be left as a trash. For watch battery, there is quite important issue as it is silver oxide battery that can start to leak mercury after being used for a few years. This issue must be concerned seriously because of the exposure of its substance. The mercury is corrosive. It can cause many health problems such as shaking, difficulty in concentrating and sleeping even though it is just a little of exposure. There is such a danger when many batteries are not recycled. The metals inside battery will be releasing around the environment during they are burned. Moreover, environmental hazard can be caused if there is no proper disposal of battery. They can leak into the landfill during delivery process. Its acid and lead have exactly effect to soil and water. For battery which has already started to leak, they should not be touched because it can cause the injuries. It can burn skin and get into the eyes if not be careful. One more thing, there is another option for decreasing battery which is taken to the landfills. To buy rechargeable batteries is the best option even though it may cost more money than single-use batteries but it is very worth as you choose the things which friendly to yourself and environment.
