Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries (Virtual event)
Published on September 28, 2021
Wednesday, October 20th | 5 - 6pm
Brought to you by: Sustain U
Have you ever wondered where the battery that powers your phone comes from? Join Sustain U for this virtual workshop to learn about why lithium batteries are increasing in popularity, how the materials to manufacture lithium batteries are extracted from regions of South America and Africa, and the negative effects of the non-sustainable extraction methods on the ecosystems of those regions. Additionally, this workshop will educate students about battery disposal centers near the university and promote recycling and safe disposal of batteries.
