The Banning of Cadmium and Mercury From Batteries
In 2016, European lawmakers got together to vote on the use of cadmium in portable batteries. Previously, it was a feature of batteries used in the likes of cordless power tools, including drills, screwdrivers, and saws. The vote was approved by 578-17 and came into effect in the EU in December 2016. What’s more, a ban on mercury in button cells was also announced by the committee. Previously, mercury could be found in watches, toys, and remote controls, and the ban was...