The Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones and Acoustic Wave music system power pack accessory feature rechargeable batteries that are recyclable. Simply throwing them out is harmful to the planet. These batteries release damaging chemicals into the soil and streams when they’re not disposed of correctly.
Fortunately, Bose Corporation takes part in Call2Recycle, a Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program. This non-profit organization services the community by recycling used cell phones and rechargeable batteries, such as Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Small Sealed Lead, and Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries, which are commonly found in digital cameras, camcorders, laptops, cell phones, cordless phones, power tools, two-way radios, and other portable electronics.
For more than thirteen years, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation has recycled over 22 million pounds of batteries. Their substantial efforts have earned them numerous accolades:
· North American Hazardous Materials Management Association’s Leadership Award
· Recycling Council of Ontario Minimization Award
· Keep America Beautiful First Place National Award in “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” category
· US Conference of Mayors Recycle at Work
· The Home Depot’s Environmental Partner of the Year in 2002
· Included in Environment Canada EcoAction Network
Bose Corporation is one of 300 manufacturers that participate in RBRC’s Call2Recycle Program. These manufactures also place the RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on their electronics and batteries as a reminder to customers. Moreover, certain states have banned throwing away Ni-Cd and Pb batteries all together, making it absolutely necessary that individuals take the right procedures when their rechargeable batteries have reached the end of their lifespan.
If you own Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones or the power pack accessory for your Bose Acoustic Wave music system, learn where you can recycle your rechargeable battery by calling 1-800-8-BATTERY, 1-877-2-RECYCLE, or simply call Bose: 1-800-905-2138.