No. However commonplace they may be, they’re still made up of chemicals that can potentially harm the environment (and the user) if they’re handled incorrectly.
Zinc carbon batteries are more commonly used in low-drain devices, whereas the Panasonic alkaline range spans the entire appliance spectrum: from low- to high-drain.
By recycling your batteries, you actively help reduce landfill waste. Up to 90% of the materials in Panasonic batteries can be reused to make new batteries or processed in other industries.