As a company involved in the life cycle of batteries and accumulator we are actively working towards meeting the European Union.s new Batteries Directive which aims to make businesses that produce and sell batteries fully responsible for collecting and recycling spent batteries. All batteries placed on the market are included. There are very few minor exemptions and the UK must bring the requirements of the new directive into directive into British law by 26 September 2008. This is why at GM Baird, our team of experts I here to provide you with a comprehensive recycling and collection service to ensure you meet adhere to EU regulations and UK legislation.