| Battery recycling
rose 10% in 2005, group reports Jan. 6The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. recycled nearly 10 percent more rechargeable batteries in North America over 2004 collection figures. The Atlanta-based group released its 2005 data Jan. 5, reporting that it collected nearly 5 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in North America. The RBRC attributed the 10 percent jump to an increase in participation in its program among national retailers, businesses and communities. More than 30,000 North American locations participate in the program. The RBRC is funded by 300 manufacturers and marketers of portable rechargeable batteries and products. The group also recycles mobile phones through its Call2Recycle program.
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