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SUMMARY:Tech Fest Live’s STEM Go Pro Day
DESCRIPTION:On June 26\, 500+ middle and high school students will walk into Tech Fest Live’s STEM Go Pro Day looking for inspiration\, opportunity\, and direction. The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute is proud to join this event as an exibitor\, spotlighting our safe lithium-ion battery recycling campaign\, Be Nice To Your Device\, along with information about careers in safety science. Tech Fest Live is hosting this event in collaboration with the Houston Dynamo Football Club in Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium.
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/tech-fest-live-stem-go-pro-day/
LOCATION:Shell Energy Stadium\, 2200 Texas St\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Discovery Green Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Houston at the Discovery Green Conservancy’s annual Earth Day event on April 19 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. CST. The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute will be exhibiting at this free and family-friendly event that encourages engagement and action for environmental care. Hosted outdoors in the green space of Discovery Green\, the event features educational talks\, crafts\, and activities. \nESRI will be providing information on its Be Nice to Your Device battery recycling campaign\, that shares knowledge and encourages proper and safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Learn more about recycling resources.
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/earth-day-at-discovery-green-conservancy/
LOCATION:Discovery Green Conservancy\, 1500 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Fest Live - Go Pro Day
DESCRIPTION:Up to 200 high school students from the Houston area will visit the Toyota Center sports arena to learn about careers in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) at the first-ever Tech Fest Live Go Pro Day event\, where the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) will be an exhibitor.  \nFounded in 2019\, Tech Fest Live is a Houston-based nonprofit organization that connects youth with educational technology opportunities and organizes expos and community programs for students. ESRI has partnered with Tech Fest Live since 2024 to educate students about safe and sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling and careers in safety science.   \nAt Go Pro Day\, ESRI team members will raise awareness about lithium-ion battery recycling as part of the ESRI’s Be Nice To Your Device public safety campaign\, and they will encourage students to conduct their own battery recycling drives. The team will also speak to the high schoolers about careers in safety science.
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/tech-fest-live-go-pro-day/
LOCATION:Toyota Center\, 1510 Polk St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Fest Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) is a sponsor of the Tech Fest Expo on Nov. 8 (which is also National STEM Day) at the University of Houston Technology Bridge. Approximately 2\,000 middle- and high-school students are expected to attend this event\, which will showcase cutting-edge technologies\, products\, and innovations to foster interest in STEM education and introduce career pathways in technology. \nESRI’s booth in the Research & Recycling activation zone will promote the Be Nice To Your Device campaign\, showcasing the circularity of lithium-ion battery recycling and careers in research. ESRI will provide students with a hands-on experience to share knowledge about the different phases of the battery value chain (from extraction to recycling) and share information about potential career opportunities in the safety science field. \nESRI’s Vice President and Executive Director\, Dr. Judy Jeevarajan\, and Dr. Sohini Bhattacharyya\, Research Scientist\, Rice University\, will speak as part of a panel about how students can take action in their schools and communities around lithium-ion battery recycling to promote sustainability and safety.
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/tech-fest-expo/
LOCATION:University of Houston Technology Bridge\, 5000 Gulf Freeway\, Houston\, TX\, 77204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Municipal Waste Management Association Webinar
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 25 the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) presented a webinar hosted by the Municipal Waste Management Association (MWMA)\, the environmental affiliate of the United States Conference of Mayors. \nLithium-ion batteries can’t be recycled like other types of batteries; crushing\, compacting\, and landfilling can lead to dangerous fire and groundwater contamination hazards. ESRI’s Vice President and Executive Director\, Dr. Judy Jeevarajan\, spoke about the Be Nice To Your Device campaign and shared insights on the safe recycling of lithium-ion batteries. \n  \nWatch the Recording
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/municipal-waste-management-association-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Competition
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Be Nice To Your Device campaign\, the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) is hosting an educational outreach event over the summer to engage students on safe lithium-ion battery recycling. The event is co-organized with Tech Fest Live\, a Houston-based nonprofit organization that connects youth with educational technology opportunities. \nFrom June 18 through July 25\, ESRI will host a lithium-ion battery recycling competition during Tech Fest Live’s summer program in the Greater Houston area. The program takes place at the following six Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs (SABGC) with about 500 children ages 10-14: \n\nAldine Westfield Club\nIrvington (Temple) Club\nGarden City Club\nNorthwest Club\nHouston International Club\nPasadena Club\n\nEach club will learn about an important tech-related recycling issue\, help the Earth\, and contribute to scientific research — all at the same time! The competition will take place during the operating hours of each individual club. The batteries collected through this summer program will be used in ESRI’s battery recycling research project for the U.S. Department of Energy.
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/lithium-ion-battery-recycling-competition/
LOCATION:Houston\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recycle Your Batteries: Community Drop-Off Site
DESCRIPTION:Join UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute in protecting our planet by recycling your used rechargeable batteries. Our battery recycling drop-off site is now open to the public at ULRI’s headquarters at Orrington Plaza in Evanston\, Illinois. Stop by the lobby today to safely recycle your batteries in a Call2Recycle box. Simply follow the directions listed on the box to ensure your rechargeable batteries are collected safely. \nNot in Illinois? No problem! Drop off your used batteries at a local recycling location near you. Find a drop-off site in your area. \nMake a difference and recycle today!
URL:https://benicetoyourdevice.org/event/recycle-your-batteries-community-drop-off-site/
LOCATION:Orrington Plaza Lobby\, 1603 Orrington Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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