Safe Disposal Guide for Used Batteries: Awareness Activity in Fuel & Energy Department

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To promote environmental and health awareness, students of the Department of Fuel and Energy Engineering Technologies at the Technical Engineering College, Al-Mustaqbal University, organized an educational awareness activity titled "Safe Disposal Guide for Used Batteries" on November 5, 2026, under the supervision of Eng. Aseel Talib Hussein. The activity aimed to highlight safe practices for managing spent batteries while educating the community on the health and environmental hazards of improper disposal. The guide introduced safe practices, including storing batteries in dry, well-ventilated containers in cool areas, taping terminals to prevent short circuits, and delivering them to designated recycling drop-off points. It strictly warned against unsafe actions such as breaking or dismantling batteries, burning them, or mixing them with regular household waste. Furthermore, the session detailed the adverse impacts of unsafe recycling, such as heavy metal leakage (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Nickel, and Zinc) into soil and groundwater, toxic bioaccumulation in food chains, and direct human health risks including vital organ toxicity, respiratory and skin disorders, and immune system damage. This initiative serves as a practical contribution toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by mitigating toxic chemical health hazards, Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by fostering responsible hazardous waste management, and Goal 15 (Life on Land) by protecting land ecosystems from contamination. The activity garnered significant interest and positive feedback for its practical guidelines aimed at protecting public health and the environment. This effort reinforces the department and university's dedication to embedding sustainability values and encouraging eco-friendly habits within the community. Al-Mustaqbal University… The First University in Iraq