Long Life Batteries: 3 Ways to Measure Battery Life
Posted by Tom Bishop onYou are doing a bit of research before buying your next round of batteries. You know you prefer USB rechargeable batteries, but you also want a brand that offers long life. Good for you. But...
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We are Allowd to Throw Alkaline Batteries Away – But Should We?
Posted by Tom Bishop onNow that single-use alkaline batteries no longer contain chemicals deemed harmful to the environment, the EPA considers them safe for landfills. (note: California classifies alkaline batteries as hazardous waste). That means we can throw away...
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The Great American Junk Drawer: What's in Yours?
Posted by Tom Bishop onJust about every American household has one, some have two. It is bigger in some houses than others, and some are fuller than others. Of course, we are referring to the Great American junk drawer.
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What the FAA Says About Traveling with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Posted by Tom Bishop onYou have probably heard that there are some restrictions on traveling with lithium-ion batteries. That's true, at least where air travel is concerned. A number of years ago, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) came up...
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