taiwan waste batteries
Taiwan, a rapidly developing economy, has undergone a dramatic change in consumer behavior over the last 20 years. 25 years ago, Taiwan was a world leader in consumer waste and scrap collection and recycling. Materials collected included most metals, wires, electric/electronic devices, batteries, plastics, paper and glass. ... Taiwan was until the late 1980s one of the world’s largest recyclers of batteries. ... Fortunately, the amount of batteries used in Taiwan at the time was relatively low. ... At the same time, Taiwan consumers experienced a rapid and significant growth in purchasing power. ... Yet waste battery collection remains scattered, with some collected by retailers and wholesalers (such as auto and motorcycle batteries) and others collected through convenience stores.