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What Materials Are Recovered Through Li-Ion Battery Recycling?
Posted by Tom Bishop onLong-time Pale Blue Earth blog readers are familiar with our discussions of recycling old lithium-ion batteries. As long as our batteries last (Paleblue products’ cycle rating is 1000 charges), they still don't last forever....
The 6 Parts That Make Up a Typical Lithium-Ion Battery
Posted by Tom Bishop onWe would expect that most consumers pretty much don't care how lithium-ion batteries are built. They don't care what's in them or the mechanics that make them work. All they care about is that their...
Form Factor Isn't the Only Difference Between Battery Types
Posted by Tom Bishop onAs battery makers gradually roll out new USB-C models, there has been greater discussion about different form factors. The most common form factors for consumer batteries are AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt, although there...
3 Ways Scientists Are Working to Improve Lithium-Ion Batteries
Posted by Tom Bishop onThe earliest work on lithium-ion batteries in the 1960s and 70s were to bring about a tremendous improvement over single-use alkaline batteries. Science improved on those early cells, delivering the first lithium-ion batteries in the...
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill This Summer
Posted by Tom Bishop onPale Blue Earth is a company committed to using our business and resources to support and promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. This mission is the foundation of our message of replacing disposable alkaline batteries with...
Making the Case for Replaceable Batteries on the Golf Course
Posted by Tom Bishop onIf you are not an avid golfer, you might not know the sport has gone electronic. The days of heading to the course with little more than your clubs and a bottle of water are...
Does Form Factor Affect How Much Power a Battery Holds?
Posted by Tom Bishop onPale Blue Earth sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in all the most popular form factors. These include AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V batteries. A common question in this regard is why these standard form factors...