In the heart of New Jersey, a young man named Sri Nihal Tammana He embarked on an extraordinary journey that led him to become a lighthouse of hope for the environment. At the age of 10, while celebrating his birthday, Nihal witnessed a shocking news: a Waste disposal system in California had been devastated by an explosion caused by a lithium battery deceived improperly. An event that left him an imprint.
With the support of his family, thus, Nihal founded “Recycle My Battery” (RMB), a non-profit organization in 2019 dedicated to promoting the correct disposal and recycling of batteries. He began by positioning containers for free collection in schools, libraries and local companies, making recycling accessible to everyone. His mission did not stop at the collection: he ardently wanted to educate the community on the environmental dangers deriving from the improper disposal of the batteries.
Over time, Nihal’s passion has attracted the attention of hundreds of young volunteers who have joined his cause. Together, they recycled beyond 625,000 batteriespreventing toxic substances from contaminating landfills and water reserves. Through school programs, corporate workshops and media campaigns, they have sensitized over 40 million people on the importance of recycling batteries.
In 2022, at the age of 13, Nihal was awarded the prestigious “Cnn Heroes Young Wonder Award“, A recognition reserved for young people who stand out for their extraordinary commitment to improve society. During the ceremony, celebrities and world leaders applauded his commitment, underlining how a single individual, regardless of age, can trigger a significant change.
But Nihal didn’t stop there. By understanding that many discarded batteries still contain residual energy, He has collaborated with experts from the University of Waterloo to develop a prototype capable of extracting this unused energyoffering an innovative solution to power the recycling systems.
Today, at 15, this boy continues to lead a global movement, collaborating with international organizations such as B-Cycle in Australia to implement recycling programs in schools around the world. His dream is that each community has access to sustainable solutions for the recycling of batteries, guaranteeing a cleaner and safer planet for future generations.
If I can make the earth a better place to live in, you can! If you can make the earth a better place to live in, we can all say!
