Big C Supermarket: Collect used batteries

Big C supermarket system has just implemented a project to collect used batteries at all Big C shopping centers and supermarkets nationwide.

Accordingly, at each trade center, Big C supermarket will be placed 2 barrels to collect used batteries. Customers can put used batteries here instead of putting them in household trash or throw them into the wild. All collected batteries will be handled by Viet Uc Environment Joint Stock Company in accordance with environmental protection regulations.

According to Big C representatives, batteries are listed on the hazardous waste list. However, in daily life, people still have the habit of throwing used batteries like other types of waste. If the battery is treated by landfill, toxic substances will penetrate into the soil, groundwater sources and contaminate the water circuit, in case the battery is burned the hazardous components in the battery will rise to toxic smoke or stagnant in the ash, will pollute the air and the environment.

It is expected that supermarkets will annually launch a lot of collected batteries, mobilize customers to join.