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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
Battery safety education
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)