A push is under way to force manufacturers to recycle batteries at the end of their lives. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Forcing all manufacturers to recycle batteries at the end of their lives could deliver significant safety, environmental and financial benefits and should become a top priority for governments.

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The Battery Stewardship Council issued the call on Monday after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approved its voluntary battery-recycling scheme for an additional five years.

The regulator noted a low number of batteries were being recycled by the progra

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