14.06.2024
Even in the difficult times of military aggression and destruction, NURE continues to fight for environment protection, preservation of precious resources, energy and the entire world around us. Our University is known worldwide for its numerous innovations in green technologies and for its careful attitude to the environment. One of the ongoing projects is the collection of recyclable materials, including waste paper, plastic and used batteries.
The ‘Batteries, Give Up’ campaign was launched with the participation of the student trade union and the NURE scientific library. In November 2023, more than 95 kg of used batteries were handed over for recycling.
Batteries, watch batteries, mobile phone batteries, etc. make up a very small percentage of waste, but are among the ‘record holders’ in terms of contamination. Among other dangers, they contain mercury, lithium, cadmium, zinc, lead, other heavy metals and alkalis. Therefore, these batteries should never be disposed of in ordinary garbage cans, they need to be recycled separately. Containers for them are available in most supermarkets, some petrol stations, and near administrative service centres.
NURE continues to collect used batteries, containers for them are installed at the entrance of the building ‘I’ and in the rooms. 232. The coordinator of the campaign is the NURE archive, Mykhailo Wolfson.
We are waiting for caring and responsible colleagues who will bring what is no longer needed and harmful at home, but is a source of raw materials.
