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We are Allowd to Throw Alkaline Batteries Away – But Should We?

Posted by Tom Bishop on

Now 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...

The Great American Junk Drawer: What's in Yours?

Posted by Tom Bishop on
Just 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.

Rechargeable Batteries and the Minimalist Lifestyle

Posted by Tom Bishop on
Our hats are off to those who choose to live minimally. Whether you are new to minimalism, or you have been at it a while, do not forget that your choice of batteries matters.

Will Tesla's Work Improve Consumer Battery Recycling?

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  If there were one company we could point to as contributing significantly to the development of lithium-ion batteries, it would be Tesla. Even though Tesla's automotive batteries differ quite a bit from our own,...

The Trash Challenge: 5 Ways to Reduce Trash at Home

Posted by Tom Bishop on

Pale Blue Earth's lack of fondness for disposable alkaline batteries is no secret. One of our company's stated goals is to reduce alkaline battery usage as much as we can. We simply hate the idea...