Here is a little information on why it is beneficial to use rechargeable batteries from a website called Stop Waste: (The site has a lot more information about when to use them and when not to, different kinds of recyclable batteries and how to recycle old batteries http://stopwaste.org/docs/rechargeable_batteries.pdf)
Rechargeable batteries save money and resources and often are the best choice for many uses. But they are
best when matched to the right applications and there are some instances when they are not recommended.
Why Rechargeable Batteries Are Good To Use
• Save Money - While rechargeable batteries cost more initially, they can be reused hundreds of times
and last for years, if used properly.
• Protect the Environment - Batteries contain corrosive materials and heavy metals. Their manufacture,
transportation and disposal can impair human health and the environment. In California, batteries are
banned from landfills and must be either recycled or handled as hazardous waste. Using rechargeable
batteries greatly reduces the number of overall batteries required and disposed of.
• Conserve Resources, Prevent Waste - Because rechargeable batteries can be used over and over, far
fewer need to be manufactured and transported than when using single-use disposable batteries.
When to Use Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries are a good choice for most frequently-used devices such as wireless mice/keyboards,
telephone headsets, radios, pagers, cameras, calculators, walkie-talkies, remote controls, regular flashlights,
toys, dispensers and faucets with automatic sensors, and much more.
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