Journal

Let’s face it—most of us want to waste less, but we don’t always have time to figure out where to start. The good news? You don’t have to go zero-waste overnight to make a difference....

Batteries are everywhere—remotes, headlamps, toys, wireless mics, flashlights. And for a long time, single-use batteries have been the default. You use them, toss them, replace them. But that convenience comes at a steep cost. As...

Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries aren’t complicated to use, but there are still some best practices to consider when charging them. These tips can minimize wear and tear on the batteries’ internal chemistry, which will optimize their...

If you need to have a device or piece of equipment repaired, make sure the work is done by someone with the right qualifications and authorizations from the product manufacturers. Not all repair shops will...

This cleanup brought together over 150 dedicated volunteers who eagerly took on the task of restoring the canyon. With gloves, bags, and a collective drive to protect the environment, these volunteers removed nearly 2,000 pounds...

From fully charged down to the last 1%, your batteries will be 1.5V (9V which is of course a stable 9V, CR123A is a stable 3.0V) after which there is a voltage dip to alert...

Imagine a cup of coffee that got weaker as you drank it, or a friend who became less reliable as the day went on. How about your electronics – a flashlight that gets dimmer over...

One of the reasons rechargeable batteries haven’t been adopted by most consumers is that long and inconvenient charging (and low voltage and self-discharge issues) meant that you couldn’t just have access to a battery in...

One fundamental decision was the electrical performance attributes, including what sort of voltage profile (how would the voltage vary, or not, as the battery is used over time). This was a topic of much debate,...