District 5960 Peace Project
Protecting the Environment
What is it? A turnkey project for our Rotary Clubs
Why do you call this a peace project?
We are Rotarians; we look for problems.
What is the Problem?
- At most 5% of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries are recycled.
- The domestic supply chain for raw battery materials is insecure.
- Increase of domestic remanufacturing need for lithium-ion batteries.
- Difficulty with mining minerals from the earth.
We are Rotarians; we implement solutions.
What is a Peaceful Solution?
Increase the number of lithium-ion batteries recycled.
Why should my club do this?
- Recycling to make a product ensures it will be used.
- Partnering with businesses, youth groups, and other organizations builds awareness of Rotary.
- Promoting the recycling event promotes the value of Rotary.
- Engaging members keeps members.
- Meaningful service attracts others to join Rotary.
Highlights
- Event turnaround time - 4 weeks to 3 months.
- Minimal costs - includes printing posters.
- Templates for news, social media, and signage provided.
- Collection boxes are shipped and returned for free.
Consider hosting a recycling event.
1. Click https://lithiomrecycle.com/ for the information.
- Click “I want to host an event.”
- Scroll to Steps to Hosting and click Step 4, Promote Event & Logistics
- Click Timeline – Is this something your club can do?
- Important – NO PAYMENT. The district rate was prepaid to include all clubs.
2. If this seems doable, or you want more information. All you need to do, complete the online survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8BSXDBJ
Or Scan the QR code.
Other Information
Rotary Club of Elk River hosted an August 5th event partnered with a Chamber event.
Informational Meetings: Two 30-minute Zoom meetings will be held in September to help answer any questions.
