The battery exhibit in the Eco Store explores how to avoid toxic pollution from discarded batteries.
Batteries contain a variety of toxic materials including mercury, lead, cadmium, and zinc.
Ways to keep these materials from getting loose in the environment include recycling batteries, using rechargeables, and eliminating the need for batteries. It warns of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide - a colorless, odorless gas produced by furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, gas stoves, and automobiles. Choose a room to visit or just click on an area of the floor plan.