Almost all electronic devices use batteries to work. After the battery becomes obsolete, many of us throw it into the trash when it is very dangerous.
Then, what should be done if the battery can no longer be used? Faradhiba was opening a drawer in his house when his son, Rafa Jafar, suddenly asked about the number of batteries and used cell phones in the drawer.
The woman who is familiarly called Dhiba reasoned that she was confused as to where to dispose of electronic waste. "One day he watched me open a drawer and asked, 'why many batteries? Why are so many used phones?'," Dhiba told BBC News Indonesia.
"I hope it can be fixed, but because it needs to be bought again, finally just kept in the drawer, that's what makes him ask," he said later.
That moment then inspired Rafa Jafar, familiarly called RJ, to conduct experiments that focus on the issue of excessive use of electronic devices.
And a few years later, initiated the electronic waste caring movement.
So, what makes RJ interested in raising awareness of the dangers of battery waste? The reason, obviously RJ, is because almost all electronic devices used daily use batteries to function.
Starting from mobile phones, laptops, clocks, toys, even cars now also use the battery. However, on the other hand, the danger threatens its users.
"The battery is also one of the most dangerous electronic waste, the most toxic, if for example it has died or has been damaged," said RJ.
To prove the dangers, RJ did some experiments. One of them, to plant used batteries in the land overgrown with plants.
"I am nanem inside the plant, after a week compared to plants that are not planted (batteries), and after a week the difference is clear," he said.
"The battery does not stay green, keep it fresh (fresh), but the battery grows wither," he added.
But in fact, not everyone understands the dangers of battery waste and electronic garbage.
A twenty-two-year-old boy, whom I met, Roni Kusdianto, for example. Despite knowing electronic garbage is dangerous, he admitted confusion where to dispose of the hazardous waste.
"Actually, you know, having read it in the cellphone box, it could explode, but because it is used, throw it in the garbage," said Roni.
Real battery waste is included as B3 waste (Hazardous & Toxic Material), because it contains various heavy metals, such as mercury, manganese, lead, cadmium, nickel and lithium, which are harmful to the environment and health.
Used batteries that are thrown away will pollute the soil, ground water, rivers, lakes and eventually poison the water used for drinking, bathing and washing.
"They think this is just ordinary waste that can be mixed with organic and inorganic waste. In fact, when we store the batteries for a while, they will rust, then in certain situations they can melt, or they will be absorbed into the soil," he explained.
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"It does not have a direct impact, but eventually it will contaminate the environment".
"Well, we want the community to know that there is a separate treatment for batteries. For example, if it is inserted into a separate plastic, this should educate because people outside the country are accustomed to sorting it out, we have not yet," Adji explained.
Then, what should be done if the battery can no longer be used? Faradhiba was opening a drawer in his house when his son, Rafa Jafar, suddenly asked about the number of batteries and used cell phones in the drawer.
The woman who is familiarly called Dhiba reasoned that she was confused as to where to dispose of electronic waste. "One day he watched me open a drawer and asked, 'why many batteries? Why are so many used phones?'," Dhiba told BBC News Indonesia.
"I hope it can be fixed, but because it needs to be bought again, finally just kept in the drawer, that's what makes him ask," he said later.
That moment then inspired Rafa Jafar, familiarly called RJ, to conduct experiments that focus on the issue of excessive use of electronic devices.
And a few years later, initiated the electronic waste caring movement.
So, what makes RJ interested in raising awareness of the dangers of battery waste? The reason, obviously RJ, is because almost all electronic devices used daily use batteries to function.
Starting from mobile phones, laptops, clocks, toys, even cars now also use the battery. However, on the other hand, the danger threatens its users.
"The battery is also one of the most dangerous electronic waste, the most toxic, if for example it has died or has been damaged," said RJ.
To prove the dangers, RJ did some experiments. One of them, to plant used batteries in the land overgrown with plants.
"I am nanem inside the plant, after a week compared to plants that are not planted (batteries), and after a week the difference is clear," he said.
"The battery does not stay green, keep it fresh (fresh), but the battery grows wither," he added.
But in fact, not everyone understands the dangers of battery waste and electronic garbage.
A twenty-two-year-old boy, whom I met, Roni Kusdianto, for example. Despite knowing electronic garbage is dangerous, he admitted confusion where to dispose of the hazardous waste.
"Actually, you know, having read it in the cellphone box, it could explode, but because it is used, throw it in the garbage," said Roni.
Real battery waste is included as B3 waste (Hazardous & Toxic Material), because it contains various heavy metals, such as mercury, manganese, lead, cadmium, nickel and lithium, which are harmful to the environment and health.
Used batteries that are thrown away will pollute the soil, ground water, rivers, lakes and eventually poison the water used for drinking, bathing and washing.
"They think this is just ordinary waste that can be mixed with organic and inorganic waste. In fact, when we store the batteries for a while, they will rust, then in certain situations they can melt, or they will be absorbed into the soil," he explained.
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"It does not have a direct impact, but eventually it will contaminate the environment".
"Well, we want the community to know that there is a separate treatment for batteries. For example, if it is inserted into a separate plastic, this should educate because people outside the country are accustomed to sorting it out, we have not yet," Adji explained.
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