TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING CHANGE EFFECTIVELY. Managing change effectively requires moving the organization from its current state to a future desired state at minimal cost to the organization. Key steps in that process are: 1  Understanding the current state of the organization.
Batteries are made from a number of different materials. These materials include acid, lead, nickel, lithium, cadmium, alkaline, mercury and nickel metal hydride. When batteries are not properly disposed of the casing can disintegrate and the toxic chemicals within can leach into the surrounding environment.
Due to the hazardous chemicals contained in batteries, throwing out old batteries with your other garbage can hurt the environment. Fortunately, local governments and companies have made battery recycling easy. Some cities hold regular hazardous disposal events to collect old batteries and electronics.