SustainU: The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries

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Date

October 20

Location

Zoom

Time

5-6 PM

Description

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.

Zoom Registration Link

SustainU The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries Poster

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