How to go Green with your Batteries

However, did you know that batteries wreck more landfills than anything else. For one thing, they are non-biodegradable. When thrown into a landfill, their lifespan is one of the longest of trash that is thrown away. Still, each day, we change out AA or AAA batteries and toss them into the trash.

I came across a great web site that had an article about going green with batteries that I would like to share. The web site is www.earth911.com . Let's take a look at their ideas and see if we can put them to use.

First, invest in a battery tester. Many times, you don't have to replay all four AAA batteries. Instead of pitching all four, go one at a time and just replace the dead one. You will also discover that this will save you "money".

Although I don't like them, batteries with hazardous ingredients are easier to recycle. Car batteries have a 90% recycling ability. So know what your batteries are made of.

Speaking of car batteries, they take more extreme weather than anything you own. They can last longer if you insulate them from the cold. There are battery blankets that can adjust to the weather. Not only is this a good savings tip, but it helps make sure your car fires up when it is -15 degrees.

Crank up your batteries. Why use electricity to recharge batteries? There are solar devices and hand cranks that do this. I have a small radio that has batteries. It also has a solar panel on top and a small hand crank on the side. The same batteries are in it from six years ago.

Wait for a good reception. Your cell phone uses more energy when he signal is weak. I never knew that.

Avoid storing batteries in hot places. They tend to leak. Some individuals put them in the freezer. The problem is, you have to thaw them to get them to produce. They also attract moisture that way.

Use a cooling pad for your laptop. Do not use your laptop with a battery in it and have it plugged in at the same time. Charging up your laptop battery is all together different from using it. Laptops have a fan for cooling them. These fas must get air to function properly.

If you have the option to plug in by electric, do so. This will prolong the life of your battery.

Lastly, try to recycle your batteries instead of throwing them in the trash. You can collect them into a separate container and then take them to a recycling center.

sources; Trey Granger; Earth911.com

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moneymakingmom said:

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