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Universal USB Power: A Revolution That Has Stalled

As recently as 2013, tech writers and futurists were predicting a rise in USB power delivery that would be so widespread it would threaten the existence of the current AC system. What was being called...
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Could Every AC Outlet Be Replaced with a USB Port?

Recently, we have been thinking a lot about USB power delivery as an alternative to the current AC system. Would it be possible to completely replace AC power delivery by converting everything to DC and...
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5 More Ways to Reduce Trash at Home

We used a previous blog post to issue what we call the Trash Challenge. That challenge involves finding ways to reduce the amount of trash you produce at home. As part of the challenge, we...
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Batteries Prove That Changing Our Thoughts Can Change the World

  If there were something you could do to change the world, would you do it? Before you answer, be aware that this is a trick question. It is a trick question in the sense...
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Batteries Are Just One Piece in the Sustainability Puzzle

Paleblue is more than just another battery company. No doubt our technologically advanced USB rechargeable batteries are a reflection of our innovative approach to making positive change. Our company was established on a vision that...
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Rechargeable Batteries: The 'Waste Not, Want Not' Mentality

There is an old English idiom that says, 'waste not, want not.' You may have heard your parents or grandparents use it to remind you to be more thrifty. As cliché as the idea may...
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4 Summer Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are a mainstay of modern life. But no product is capable of handling abuse or abusive environments. The summer months have some important factors to consider if you have lithium-ion batteries in...
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5 Reasons the Days of Alkaline Batteries are Passing

There was a day when the disposable alkaline battery was the only game in town. You used it to power your flashlight and transistor radio. Then came NiCad and NiMH batteries. Both began eating into...
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Why USB Charging Stations Are the New Wall Outlets

It must have been strange and exciting for homeowners in the early 20th century to see wall outlets installed in their homes. To people whose only exposure to controlled electricity was streetlights and factory power,...