2. ๏ฝ Green products are products which are not
harmful to the living things and environment.
3. ๏ฝ Rechargeable batteries used to be quite
environmentally toxic beasties, containing cadmium
(NiCad batteries). These days, one of the more
common AA and AAA rechargeables are Nickel-metal-
hydride (NiMH). NiMH batteries have a better life and
performance than Nicads and donโt contain as much in
the way of toxic heavy metals, so they are a โgreenerโ
choice.
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4. ๏ฝ Environmental savings
๏ฝ According to a study by Uniross carried out in 2007, the
production of rechargeable batteries has the following
advantages over disposables (comparing serviceable life):
๏ฝ โ 23 times less potential impact on non-renewable natural
resources
โ 28 times less potential impact on global warming
โ 30 times less potential impact on air pollution (ozone
pollution)
โ 9 times less potential impact on air acidification
โ 2 times less potential impact on water pollution
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5. ๏ฝ Save Money: When used properly, rechargeable
batteries can be used hundreds or even thousands of
times! They do cost more initially, but can definitely
pay for themselves over time.
๏ฝ Conserve Resources: Because rechargeables can be
used over and over, fewer batteries need to be
manufactured (and transported) than with single use
varieties. In fact, rechargeable batteries consume up
to 23 times less non-renewable natural resources than
disposable batteries.
6. ๏ฝ Protect the Environment: Most people donโt realize
the extent of single use batteriesโ environmental
impacts. Heavy metals, corrosive materials, and other
nasty chemicals combined with (all-too-common)
improper disposal spells bad news for the
environment. But rechargeables have 28 times less
impact on global warming, 30 times less impact on
air pollution, 9 times less impact on air acidification,
and 12 times less impact on water pollution! Check
out this study for more details about environmental
impacts and savings.
๏ฝ Performance: Many of todayโs rechargeables
actually last longer on a single charge than their
disposable counterparts, especially in high-drain
devices.
7. ๏ฝ Recharging: Obviously, rechargeable batteries will
need to be recharged. If youโre used to just grabbing
single use batteries and popping them in, recharging
can initially seem like a bit of a hassle. Having
backups helps ensure you wonโt be left powerless
waiting for your batteries to juice up.
๏ฝ Self-Discharge: Some self-discharge can be
expected, meaning you may need to charge batteries
before their initial use and after storing for any length
of time. Opt for pre-charged versions and again, be
sure to keep those backups charged.
