| How to Recycle Batteries Posted: 22 Feb 2018 04:00 PM PST Recycling single-use batteries is an easy way to make the world a little greener. Every battery contains some reusable material, whether rechargeable or single-use. You can either take your batteries into a local store or recycling facility, or you can mail them to a facility through a mail-in program. When you recycle your batteries, you help reduce soil contamination and water pollution, so keep recycling and making the world a better place! EditFinding Recycling Centers and Programs - Find a local facility by checking an online facility locator. This is the easiest way to find the closest recycling facility. Once you've found a convenient location, gather up your batteries and drop them off at the facility. To find your closest battery recycling facility, simply enter your zipcode into this locator: https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to-recycle-single-use-batteries/.
- Many recycling locators will also let you browse locations by battery type, which makes the process much easier.
- Ask stores if they participate in Call2Recycle to drop off rechargeables. Call2Recycle is a battery recycling program used across North America. Although not every state is required to follow battery recycling regulations, the ones that are required to usually have stores that collect used batteries, such as pharmacies, office supply stores, or hardware stores.[1]
- Look for battery collection sites at chain stores. Companies like IKEA and Best Buy have made a commitment to recycling batteries, and you can usually find a drop-off station in stores. However, always check which types of batteries they accept before you take your batteries in.[2]
- For example, Best Buy collection sites only accept rechargeables, not alkaline batteries.
- Contact the manufacturer to return a button cell battery. These batteries are often used in hearing aids and watches. Manufacturers sometimes offer battery-returning programs to customers, so make sure to contact the company and ask if they have a program.[3]
- If the manufacturer doesn't have a take-back program, you can also recycle button cell batteries at certain jewelry, watch repair, and camera stores. Call the company ahead of time to verify that they're able to take your batteries.
- Expect to find more recycling programs for rechargeable batteries. It's generally easier to recycle rechargeable batteries than single-use batteries because they contain valuable metals that companies want to collect, such as mercury, silver, and aluminium. This category of battery includes lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, nickel-zinc, and silver-oxide batteries.
- These batteries are found in portable electronics, hybrid cars, hearing aids, watches, and calculators.
- Keep in mind that recycling single-use batteries may cost a small fee. This category of battery, which includes alkaline and lithium batteries, has a more limited recycling market. Although they contain a number of recyclable materials, they don't contain any valuable heavy metals. You may have to pay a small fee for recycling them, so make sure to call in ahead of time and check.[4]
- These batteries are often found in common household items like cordless power tools, laptop computers, digital cameras, and remotes.[5]
EditTaking or Mailing in Your Batteries - Call ahead and confirm the details with the recycling location. Before you bring your batteries in, make sure to call the facility for information on their hours, which types of batteries they take, and whether or not they charge a fee. This will help you save time and energy![6]
- Wear gloves and don't touch the ends when handling old batteries. Always be careful when you're preparing to recycle old batteries. In case of any leaked acid or leftover charge, always handle them with latex gloves and avoid touching the ends, where the terminals are located.
- Bag or tape the tops of non-alkaline batteries before recycling. The batteries may still have a bit of charge left, so it's important to separate the terminals, where the charge comes out of. To do this, you can either place each battery in a separate plastic bag or place a piece of clear tape over the terminal, or the small bump, on the top of the battery.[7]
- If 2 battery ends touch, the tape will help prevent sparking and lower fire risk.[8]
- Do not use opaque tape on the battery ends.
- Do not bag or tape any single-use alkaline batteries.
- Set up a battery mail-in program in your office. Join a mail-in program and place a bucket or bin in the office mail-room. Have all of the employees tape and collect their dry-cell batteries in the bin, then mail them off once the container is full.[9] If your office hasn't signed up for a mail-in program, you can find some options at https://www.batterysolutions.com/store/.
- The fee for a mail-in program is usually a flat rate of around $60 per load, which lets you send in a large amount of batteries. Prices may vary depending on the type of battery you're sending in.
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| How to Use Your Hands During a Kiss Posted: 22 Feb 2018 08:00 AM PST Kissing someone is a big deal! You want it to go perfectly, but you may have no clue what to do with your hands during the kiss. A lot of people wonder about this! Luckily, there are a lot of options. Try holding their hand, touching their face, or putting your arms around them. If you're both interested in taking things to the next level, use your hands to pull them closer, explore their body, or even take off their clothing while kissing. EditTouching Your Partner - Touch the other person's waist. This is a good option if you've never kissed the other person before and you're feeling unsure about what to do with your hands. Rest your hands lightly on the other person's waist, or gently grip their hips while kissing them.[1]
- Hold hands. Try holding one of their hands and caressing it lightly with your hand. You can also try grabbing both of their hands and interlocking your fingers with theirs during the kiss. This is a great option if you feel really close to the other person, and it comes off as very sweet.[2]
- Touch their face. This can add some intimacy to the kiss. You can grab their face with both of your hands and gently pull it closer to your face, for example. You can also try gently caressing their cheek, neck, or even their earlobe. Ears are sensitive areas, so lightly stroking their ear may be a turn-on for them![3]
- Run your hands through their hair. Use one or both hands to run your fingers softly through their hair. Go slowly and be gentle! If they have long hair, you could even twirl a strand around your finger as you're kissing them.[4]
- If you're feeling adventurous, some people even like their hair to be gently pulled! Save this move for someone you feel pretty close to. It may not go over well with someone you've never kissed before.[5]
- Wrap your arms around them. This shows the other person that you're enjoying the kiss. Depending on your height and what you find the most comfortable, you may want to put your arms around their shoulders or their waist. Both are good options![6]
- Use your hands to end the kiss. When you're ready to end the kiss, you can remove your hands from their body. Usually, they will get the message that this means you need a break, but if not, you can gently push them away by applying light pressure to their chest (on males) or shoulders (on females).
EditTaking It to the next Level - Take it slow and observe your partner's reactions. Moving quickly from a soft first kiss to something more intimate is jarring for a lot of people, and may even make them uncomfortable. Feel out the situation before you take things to the next level. Are they pulling you closer and returning your kisses? When you take things up a notch, do they respond by doing the same?[7]
- If you aren't sure how they feel about going further, ask them what they want. If that feels too weird, you can try a more intimate move and then softly ask them, "Is this okay?"
- Pull the person closer to you. If you want to take the kiss up a notch, use your hands to gently pull the person closer to you by the waist until your bodies are pressed up against one another, like you're hugging. Do this slowly and avoid slamming your bodies together! Moving slowly feels more intimate and gives them time to react to what's happening.[8]
- Control their hands with your own. Show your partner what you like by using your hands to place their hands on your body. For example, you could gently place one of their hands on the small of your back, your arm, your waist, or even your thigh. If they resist or seem uncomfortable in any way, definitely drop their hand and slow down a bit.
- Put your hands in their back pockets. If the person you are kissing is wearing jeans, you can slide your hands into their back pockets. Not only will this bring the person you are kissing closer to your own body, it's one way to touch them sensually through their clothing.[9]
- Explore their body. If you are in a private setting, feel comfortable enough with this person, and have a mutual desire to do more than just kiss, then you can start using your hands to explore the rest of their body. Slip your hand under their shirt and explore their stomach and chest area, or run your hands down their arms or back.[10]
- If you're positive your partner is comfortable taking things to the next level, you can use your hands to remove their clothing. Unbutton their shirt, unzip their pants, or take off an item of their clothing. Go slowly so you can gauge their reaction. If they seem hesitant, slow things down.[11]
- Use your best judgment to determine how much hand action to use, and where it is appropriate to place your hands, during a kiss. Take into account your relationship with this person and how long you have been romantically involved. You want to make sure that the other person is comfortable with what is going on at all times.
- Only do what feels natural during a kiss. If you feel awkward or uncomfortable, then it will show. Sometimes the best thing to do is not overthink the situation and just go with the flow.
- Don't ever let other people pressure you into doing things that you don't want to do, especially when it comes to sex.
- Take the setting into account (i.e. public versus private) to determine what level of kissing and touching is appropriate.
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| How to Keep a Pacifier from Falling Out of a Crib Posted: 22 Feb 2018 12:00 AM PST You've put your child to sleep with the pacifier tucked safely into their mouth, but within an hour or 2 the pacifier is on the ground. Keeping pacifiers in the crib is a dilemma that many parents go through, and there are several solutions you can try out. Whether you decide to install a mesh crib liner or use a stuffed animal pacifier holder, there's a method for keeping those pacifiers in the crib that's right for you and your child. EditSecuring the Crib - Install mesh netting inside the crib to create a bumper. There are many different types of mesh crib liners you can buy to keep pacifiers and other things inside of the crib. These mesh liners serve as a type of bumper and are very easily installed. They come in a variety of different colors and patterns from several different companies. Simply position the lining against the walls of the crib and tie the ends to the crib's bars. [1]
- Mesh crib liners typically cost $20-$50, and buying a breathable one is recommended.
- While most mesh bumpers are marketed for children ages 0 to 3, it's safer not to use them with newborns to reduce the risk of suffocation.
- Put the crib in a corner or up against a wall to safely block 2 sides. To help prevent pacifiers from falling out of a crib, place the crib up against a wall or in a corner of the room. This way, you're making it harder for a pacifier to escape the crib. Having a crib up against the wall sometimes also gives a child a sense of security.[2]
- Don't put the crib near a window or near any hanging fixtures or decorations.
- If the crib isn't flush against the wall due to baseboards or other obstructions, move it away from the wall. Leaving a small amount of space between the crib and the wall poses a danger to your child, as their arms or legs could become trapped.
- Avoid placing blankets or stuffed animals along the edges of the crib. While placing blankets along the bars of a crib might keep the pacifiers in, it's not a safe option for your child. Blankets, toys, pillows, or certain other items in the crib with your baby can cause suffocation. When it comes to crib safety, an empty crib is better.[3]
EditAttaching the Pacifiers - Use a pacifier clip to keep the pacifier attached to your child. There are many different pacifier clips you can buy to help keep the pacifier from falling to the ground. You simply snap the clip onto your child's clothes and attach the pacifier to the other end. Pacifier clips come in a variety of patterns and colors, costing anywhere from $5-$15 for a pack.[4]
- Pacifier clips are marketed as being useful for all ages, from a newborn to a toddler. However, there is always a suffocation hazard, so be wary when using a clip for a newborn.
- When purchasing a pacifier clip, make sure that it's not too long — it only needs to be long enough for the pacifier to reach your child's mouth. A long clip could cause suffocation or other harm.
- Try to choose pacifier clips that have a flat structure. If your child rolls around a lot, you don't want the clip to hurt them.
- Purchase a stuffed animal with a pacifier attached for a comfort object. Plush pacifier holders are popular options when trying to keep the pacifier from leaving your child's bed. Pacifiers are attached at the mouth of the stuffed animal while the stuffed animal's legs provide stability, keeping the pacifier in your child's mouth. Not only is it difficult for these stuffed animals to fit through the bars of the crib, but they often become comfort objects for your child.[5]
- Stuffed animal pacifier holders come in a variety of different animals, usually costing $8-$15.
- Attach a pacifier to a soft toy that you already have for a DIY solution. If your child has a soft little blanket, animal, or other toy that they love to sleep with, you can attach a pacifier to it yourself. Use a pacifier with a handle so that you can attach a ribbon to it. Attach the ribbon to the pacifier by tying a strong knot or sewing the ribbon tightly around the handle. Tie the other end of the ribbon to the toy using a strong knot or sew it on. [6]
- There shouldn't be any large loops on the toy — this is a suffocation hazard. Use a short piece of ribbon so that it isn't able to wrap around the child's neck.
- To reduce the amount of times you have to go in and pick up pacifiers from the floor at night, try placing multiple pacifiers in the crib when putting your child to sleep. This way, they'll still have a pacifier if one falls to the ground.
- If you child throws their pacifiers out of the crib, wait until they fall asleep and then sprinkle pacifiers around their crib for them to find if they wake up.
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