One of the reasons we started Pale Blue Earth was to offer customers an alternative to disposable alkaline batteries. Our goal was, and still is, to reduce the total number of alkaline batteries thrown into...

The global drive for sustainability has ultimately led to a better understanding of how each of us can reduce waste. Reducing waste is just one piece of the sustainability puzzle. The three easiest ways to...

It is that time of year again. With fall at its midway point and Thanksgiving fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about Christmas shopping once again. In light of that, we have a very...

Got some time to kill? Try doing an internet search on recharging batteries without a charger. You will find lots of hacks from unknown sources who may, or may not, be battery experts. Note that...

We get a charge (no pun intended) out of reading about ongoing battery research. We love batteries, particularly lithium-ion rechargeables. It is why we started Pale Blue Earth to begin with. At any rate, there...

Italy's Alessandro Volta is largely credited with inventing the first modern battery in 1800. His voltaic pile was an electrochemical battery utilizing copper, zinc, and brine-soaked paper. The lessons he learned developing the battery laid...

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...