Positioning and Recycling Used Smartphone Batteries

December 14, 2022

Positioning and Recycling Used Smartphone Batteries

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Positioning and Recycling Used Smartphone Batteries

Positioning, Recycling, Used, Smartphone, Batteries

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The process that needs explanation and instruction

Since the invention of mobile communication devices, there has been no clear manual and instruction on how the used batteries in such devices should be disposed of or re-used. The batteries in the market are rechargeable and made of lithium-ion. They contain precious metals that are reusable and can be recycled.

The crucial components in the cells are nickel, aluminum, and copper components. What most mobile users don’t understand is the best way in which to dispose of the batteries. Most users dispose of them into the environment, and they end up being environmental hazards. Others keep them in their houses, and that exposes the users to dangers of an explosion.

According to Smedley (2014), only about 5% of the Lithium-ion batteries sold in 2010 were collected for recycling in that year, across the European Union. There is a need to create a clear manual on how users can dispose of used smartphone batteries to avoid causing environmental pollution and make the components in the batteries useful.

Impact of the process on mobile phone users and manufacturers

The process of recycling smartphone batteries is useful to both phone users and manufacturers. To the users, delivering the batteries for recycling reduces the health risks they pose when stored in the house or dumped into the environment. Some are corrosive, while others are explosive.

To the manufacturers, recycling the batteries offers a rich source of these minerals. According to Smedley (2014), the amount of precious metals found in the batteries is about 100 times more than what is found on the ground. Therefore, recycling them proves economical to manufacturers who need these materials to continue making batteries.

The research to be conducted

The students need to research on the process involved in recycling the batteries. According to Smedley (2014), the metals are recovered in a high-temperature process that combines them as an alloy. In most cases, the method uses plastic casing as a source of fuel.

Students should research a well-outlined manual for recycling the used batteries and the process that users should follow to deliver the used batteries for recycling. Many phone manufacturers don’t have recycling programs, and most of their used batteries are disposed into the environment, posing a danger.

If users understand the process involved, they will be encouraged to deliver their used batteries for recycling while manufacturers will have a sure way to handle the used batteries.

Existing information and documentation on the process

Despite there being some information about recycling used smartphone batteries, there is limited documentation that incorporates both the process of collecting the used batteries and the recycling procedure. Even on the batteries, there is usually limited information of how the user can submit it for recycling, how the recycling occurs, etc. if that information is clearly outlined in a manual, any other recycling plant can take up the role, not necessarily the parent manufacturer, who might not be interested in the recycling process.

The process of recycling used batteries is underexploited (Smedley, 2014). There is a need to develop guidelines on the process to make it possible for many firms to conduct it.

Key stakeholders to be impacted by the manual

The manual developed would be useful to both mobile phone users and manufacturers. The users will benefit from reduced risks posed by the used batteries while the manufacturers will gain from re-using the precious metals. Besides, such measures would help conserve the environment by lowering the dumping of electronics-related waste.

Placement and distribution of the manual

Once developed, the manual should be sent to phone manufacturing companies. The companies should also establish the manuals and issue a copy to phone buyers. Besides, the manufactures should share the same information on their websites for easy access by interested parties. Such measures would result in a safe and clean environment.

References

Smedley, T. (2014). “Why recycling smartphone batteries is vital for sustainability.” The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/recycling-smartphone-batteries-vital-sustainability

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Positioning and Recycling Used Smartphone Batteries

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.