Greener Bakersfield » Add new tag http://www.greenerbakersfield.com Blog highlighting green friendly and environmentally conscience businesses local and national Sun, 31 May 2009 15:20:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Rechargeable Batteries for a Greener Planet http://www.greenerbakersfield.com/2009/04/30/rechargeable-batteries-for-a-greener-planet/ http://www.greenerbakersfield.com/2009/04/30/rechargeable-batteries-for-a-greener-planet/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 03:14:47 +0000 Lengthwise http://www.greenerbakersfield.com/2009/04/30/rechargeable-batteries-for-a-greener-planet/ rechargeable_batteriesWhen considering the purchase of disposable batteries, please consider that 3 billion batteries are sold annually in the U.S., averaging about 32 per family or 10 per person. Americans throw out approximately 179,000 TONS of batteries per year!

Did you know a common AA rechargeable battery can be recharged 1000 times? With today’s technologies both chargers and batteries have come a long way in extending battery life and capacity. Suppose that you find a great buy on good quality AA disposable batteries at $0.45 a battery. 1000 disposable batteries will cost $450.00 and you will be responsible for responsible disposal. High quality rechargeable AA batteries may cost $2.00 each and there is a chance you could leave them in your will.

Now more than ever, it is possible to buy rechargeable batteries and chargers in common places such as drug or hardware stores. So, do yourself a favor and make a small investment for your family and the planet. Make a change and pick up a charger and rechargeable batteries.

Jeff Williams
Greener Bakersfield

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