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FOCUS FOCUS Rechargeable batteries 9 And recycling batteries? Only 25% of batteries are actually recycled, the other 75% being thrown away into household waste without sorting. Recycling systems are being organised, but managing batteries at the end of their lifetime continues to be a major challenge for battery manufacturers. Reducing the number of batteries at the end of their lifetime, by using rechargeable batteries, will provide a solution to this serious, complex environmental challenge. Environmental and financial benefits The purchase of rechargeable batteries and a charger pays for itself after the fifth recharge. This equates to buying 5 packs of disposal batteries, whereas the rechargeable battery can be reused more than a hundred times: environmentally friendly as well as making substantial savings! II How can we reduce environmental impact as much as possible? <strong>UNIROSS</strong> recommendations for optimum use of rechargeable batteries <strong>UNIROSS</strong> proposes a guide to best practices for the use of a rechargeable battery for consumers, in order to make the most of the technological and environmental performances of rechargeable batteries. Maximising the useful lifetime of rechargeable batteries A rechargeable battery can be used several hundred times, so long as certain very simple rules of use are followed: Avoid using at high temperatures, Use the charger regularly, Avoid overcharging the rechargeable battery Reducing energy consumption during the use phase As a manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> is involved in managing its products at the end of their lifetime and stresses the crucial importance of recycling them. Recycling saves raw materials and avoids releasing metals into the environment. Collecting disposable and rechargeable batteries makes it possible to recycle some 58,000 metric tonnes of metals and to avoid emissions equal to 44 tonnes of emissions into water. Recycling rechargeable batteries at the end of their life As a manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> is involved in managing its products at the end of their lifetime and stresses the crucial importance of recycling them. Recycling saves raw materials and avoids releasing metals into the environment. Collecting disposable and rechargeable batteries makes it possible to recycle some 58,000 metric tonnes of metals and to avoid emissions equal to 44 tonnes of emissions into water.
Printed on recycled paper <strong>UNIROSS</strong> 10 <strong>UNIROSS</strong>, technological innovation at the service of environmental responsibility The <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Group, leader in rechargeable energy solutions, offers eco-responsible products for consumers, industrials and professionals, combining performance and high environmental quality while providing financial advantages to the end user. Emblematic of the new environment economy, with the strength of 25% annual growth over the past 5 years, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> asserts itself as a company that is committed both environmentally and socially. Discover a green success story with a promising future I <strong>UNIROSS</strong> in a word 1. A French and international success story Founded in Bristol in 1968, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> was purchased in 1992 by Saft, an Alcatel subsidiary. In 2001, Christophe Gurtner, President of <strong>UNIROSS</strong>, and 10 Managers bought the company from Saft and moved its head offices to France. Since 2002, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> has been developing worldwide: the company now has 14 subsidiaries across all the continents Market international development 2002: Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Hong-Kong 2003: Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Batteries Corp, in Boston Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Shanghai Creation of Zhongshan <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Industry Co Ltd, in Xiaolan Purchase of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Batteries (PTY) Ltd, in Pretoria 2005: Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> in Australia 2006: Acquisition of NABC, North American Battery Acquisition of Multiplier Industries Corp. (United States) 2007: Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> India Creation of <strong>UNIROSS</strong> Iberic
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