DISPOSABLE BATTERIES, WHAT A WASTE!

We live in a world where the latest technology gadgets have taken over our lives.  We buy multiuse battery chargers which charge multiple devices so we can save on chargers and batteries.  We own digital cameras, mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS, camcorders, radios, PDA and many other devices which require chargers . Many of our gizmo's can be charged through a USB cord which runs along a USB port in your computer.  Try to save space and save energy by using multipurpose chargers to charge your electronic devices.

Batteries cause environmental hazard because of the toxic waste that they emit after use. Since batteries are being produced in tons and disposed in the same fashion there is a growing cause of concern. There are certain chemicals which are unsafe that are present in batteries which are very difficult to recycle. There are several take-back programs initiated for used batteries but quite a few of those batteries are disposed in trash.

Rechargeable batteries are the best option.  They may be slightly expensive but think in terms of the money as well as waste saved in this process as you don't have to get new batteries, you can just recharge the batteries if the charge drains off.  Rechargeable AAA and AA batteries are the best options available to go green, and you can charge them a thousand times.

 Also try to limit the number of batteries you need. Buy a universal remote for your home entertainment system--after a day of Boxing week shopping this year, we have 4 remotes and that is a lot of batteries to keep everything going.