Use rechargeable batteries instead of throwaway alkaline batteries
Nowadays there are plenty of brands of rechargeable batteries and chargers that can charge in a short period of time. Why keep spending money on throwaways when you can reuse many many times? Just make sure to do your research before purchasing.
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by aya 3 months ago
there are also some great wind-up articles on the market now. like torches, radios etc.
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good article to get you started:
http://www.naturalnews.com/PhotoTour_Energizer_Batteries_1.html
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Any idea where, how, or if you can recycle rechargable batteries that no longer hold a charge? 1 answer
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BeirBua
The chemicals in all batteries are such that they should be disposed of at proper recycling depots (eg the ones run by Dublin City Council), and not just put in the bin. There's some good info here about the various kinds of rechargeables:
http://www.gadgetspage.com/misc/rechargeable-battery-technology.htmlBeir bua.
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