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Easy Ways to Use Less Electricity at Home

We are all about making better use of resources here at Paleblue. A major part of that is reducing waste. The more waste we can eliminate, the more efficiently we will use the resources we...
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Manufacturing, Recycling, and the Circular Economy

Have you heard of the circular economy? A circular economy is one in which products and materials are utilized in such a way as to decrease both the volume of production and waste the economy...
PBE batteries

Better State Laws Could Lead to More Battery Recycling

One of the reasons we started Paleblue 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 landfills. Switching...
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Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle: It is All Good

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...
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Are Batteries on Your 2021 Christmas Shopping List?

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...
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Why You Should Ignore Battery Recharging Hacks Found Online

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...
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What If Your Concrete Office Building Were a Giant Battery?

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 Paleblue to begin with. At any rate, there will come...
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A World Without Batteries Is Almost Unimaginable

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...
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3 Ways to Measure Battery Life

You 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...