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Should You Replace Your NiCad Batteries with Lithium-Ion?
Posted by Tom Bishop onReplacing old, worn-out batteries with new lithium-ion cells is often discussed in the context of alkaline versus Li-ion technologies. If you read our blog posts regularly, you know we often talk about the superiority of...
USB-C Is Coming – It Will Be a Real Game-Changer
Posted by Tom Bishop onSince our company's inception, we have talked a lot about USB rechargeable batteries. In the coming weeks and months, you are going to start seeing us put more emphasis on USB-C technology. USB-C is coming,...
What You Can Expect from New USB-C Batteries
Posted by Tom Bishop onWe recently published a blog post discussing the new USB-C standard set to roll out in earnest this year. USB is a power and data transfer protocol that is important to us not only because...
Just Because We Can Throw Away Batteries Doesn't Mean We Should
Posted by Tom Bishop onLong-time Pale Blue Earth customers know that one of our goals has always been to help reduce the total number of alkaline batteries consumed every year. In fact, we would love to see alkaline...
Built-In or Replaceable Batteries: A Case Can Be Made for Both
Posted by Tom Bishop onThe USB rechargeable batteries we sell are considered replaceable batteries in the sense that you can take them out of your device and replace them with new units. Replaceable batteries come in a variety of...
Practical Tips for Living a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Posted by Tom Bishop onThe cynical among us may view sustainability as little more than a marketing ploy. Here at Pale Blue Earth, it is anything but. We believe sustainability is a mentality. It is also a lifestyle. Every...
Is It Possible to Overcharge a Lithium-Ion Battery?
Posted by Tom Bishop onThe most burning question in our industry is one that has been debated for years: is it possible to overcharge a lithium-ion battery? For the record, battery manufacturers have not debated the answer. We already...