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Can All Lithium Batteries Be Recharged?

The simple answer is no... not all lithium batteries are designed for recharging. While many are built for repeated use, others are intended for single-use applications only. Understanding the differences among lithium battery types, their...
What Are NiCd and NiMH Batteries

NiCd vs NiMH Batteries: What’s the Difference?

At first glance, they might seem like a jumble of letters, but these battery types are essential to understand, especially if you want to get the most out of your devices. While our batteries use...
7 Simple Ways to Cut Waste Around the House

7 Simple Ways to Cut Waste Around the House

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....
Why Single-Use Batteries Are Bad for Your Wallet... and the Planet

Why Single-Use Batteries Are Bad for Your Wallet... and the Planet

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...
charging li ion batteries

Charging Li-ion Cells: Best Practices

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...
rechargeable batteries

What is the Right to Repair?

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...
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Fish For Garbage: Big Cottonwood Cleanup

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...
great rechargeable batteries

Don’t Restrain Your Battery Voltage

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...
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Yes, Consistency Matters with Batteries

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...