Educate community members about battery safety and proper disposal to prevent dangerous fires and toxic chemical release.
Work with school facilities’ managers and officials to create a system for proper battery collection and disposal.
MI Green Schools category:
Reduce, reuse, recycle
This project impacts:
Academics and engagement
Health and wellbeing
Operations and procurement
Cost scale:
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
Resources
For school leaders
- Lithium-Ion Battery Safety factsheet and 10-minute adult lesson plan (National Fire Prevention Association)
- Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tips (EGLE)