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Posted by Tom Bishop onEvery Battery Eventually Dies – Here's Why
Posted by Tom Bishop onWouldn't it be nice to buy a pack of batteries that would last your entire life? Batteries that never died would be awesome – even if that meant USB rechargeable batteries that would last eternally as long as they were recharged every few days. But alas, every battery eventually dies....
The Truth About Lithium-Ion Batteries and Sustainability
Posted by Tom Bishop onOne of the more popular questions relating to lithium-ion batteries searched on Google is this: are lithium-ion batteries sustainable? It is a question people want an answer to. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward and simple. Lithium-ion batteries are more sustainable than other options, but some nuances in order....
Traveling with Rechargeable Batteries This Holiday Season
Posted by Tom Bishop onIt is that time of year when we take to the highways and byways for holiday visits with family. If you plan to travel for the holidays, there is a good chance you will be carrying devices utilizing rechargeable batteries with you – like your cell phone, for example. You...
5 Tips for Getting the Most From USB Rechargeable Batteries
Posted by Tom Bishop onWe love USB rechargeable batteries. We think you should too. USB rechargeable batteries keep single-use disposal batteries out of landfills. They save resources, money and time. There are so many good reasons to go rechargeable now more than ever. At any rate, the point of this post is to help...
Why Future EVs May Not Run on Lithium-Ion Batteries
Posted by Tom Bishop onWe get excited when people make the connection between our USB rechargeable batteries and the lithium-ion batteries now being installed in electric vehicles (EVs). While there are some significant differences between the two types of batteries, their lithium-ion foundations are the same. Yet future EVs may not run on li-ion...
Top 3 Reasons to Choose Rechargeable Batteries This Christmas
Posted by Tom Bishop onCan You Overcharge a Lithium-Ion Battery?
Posted by Pale Blue onWhy We Want You to Buy Fewer Batteries
Posted by Pale Blue onPale Blue Earth is a company built on the premise of consumers buying fewer batteries. In fact, you buying fewer batteries is a stated goal proudly displayed on our website. Even though this might sound contrary to sound business principles, it makes perfect sense to us in light of our...
Why Are Re-Usable Batteries So Expensive?
Posted by Pale Blue onRechargeable batteries can sometimes be a hard sell thanks to retail pricing. When you are looking at a USB rechargeable cell that costs roughly $7.00 per unit, an alkaline disposable at $1.00 - 2.00 per unit suddenly seems attractive. So why such a large price disparity? This post will explain...