The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation or RBRC is an industry association that takes recycling its products at the end of their useful life seriously. RBRC first launched a return-to-retail recycling program for used rechargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries in 1997. Since then, the program has expanded to include all types of rechargeable batteries. In 2004, RBRC collected approximately 150 tons of used rechargeable batteries for recycling.

Last fall, RBRC expanded the program to collect and recycle cell phones through the Call 2 Recycle program. In Nova Scotia, there are over 200 collection sites for used cell phones and rechargeable batteries. RBRC is an example of industry taking charge of recycling their products and should be congratulated for their proactive stewardship program.

Susan Antler, Canadian Program Coordinator for RBRC, accepted the RRFB Nova Scotia Mobius Environmental Award for Industry Steward of the Year.