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With The Power Of Batteries, We Can All Save The Planet

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Americans power up with 3 billion dry-cell batteries a year, but only one is five is rechargeable and only another 10 precent can be recycled. (Source: NH 2007)

With the incline of trash and in a throw-away society that means that more than likely those, nonrechargable batteries will end up face-up in a landfill. It’s the metals inside them that contaminate the earth and with that knowledge it’s time for change, here are some tips on battery purchasing and disposal of:

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1. RECHARGE: One rechargeable battery can potentially replace hundreds of single-use batteries. It can also have 500 to 1,000 charge cycles and last a decade.

2. RECYCLE: Battery recycling keeps hazardous toxins out of the wast stream and recovers valuable materials. To find a battery recycling program in your own area vist the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation website.

3. GO SOLAR: Drop the batteries and choose devices with solar power cells built in. Or purchase a solar charger for your computer or cell phone.

4. CHOOSE A CAPACITOR: Some radios and flashlights now feature inner capacitors (the same that is used in wing-up watches) Just crank them up for a steady power stream.

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Posted in Green Living, Green Your Home, Natural, Recycling, Repurposing, Saving Money, Saving The Earth, Sustainable, Whole Living on October 29th, 2007

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