Articles tagged “Rechargeable Batteries”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

G Word Episode: Battery Abuse By Team Planet Green IN G Word Oct 6 2008 Join us as we test the limits of lithium batteries, forage for food in Central Park, and help the Boston Red Sox give their ballpark a green makeover. Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of G... + READ MORE

The Cheap Solar Battery Charger You May Already Have By Trevor Reichman IN Home & Garden Sep 30 2008 When a friend of mine was reversing out of my driveway, he ran over one of my solar garden lights.If you don't have any solar powered garden lights, I am sure that you have seen them for sale at a home, garden, or even a dollar store for about $20 for a pack of four. + READ MORE

How and Where to Recycle Alkaline Batteries By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Sep 4 2008 Long the lifeblood of countless electronics, batteries like our trusty AAs and AAAs have packed landfills for years.On this side of the pond, there are specified places you can take your old batteries?just plug in your zip code into this destination locator to find a recycling depot near you. + READ MORE

The Lean, Green, Flea-Zapping Machine By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jul 20 2008 To Ed's delight, Richard Mayer shows up at the house with more green products for him to try. Many flea collars even warn against use in conjunction with other toxic products because of the risk of poisoning. Cats are even more susceptible than dogs to the dangers of toxic flea-control products because they continually... + READ MORE

Green Your Workout! By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 3 2008 We all know that exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, but as we saw on the G Word recently, not all exercise is eco-friendly.Consuming tons of power with your treadmill or using bicycles that COULD have been constructed out of materials that are more green are not the best exercise choices when it comes... + READ MORE

How Environmentally Friendly Homes Are Also Economically Friendly By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 7 2008 There's a rumor going around that needs to be uprooted: ECO-friendly homes cost more money. This is just absolutely false. Sure, purchasing Leonardo DiCaprio's pad that was featured on Hollywood Green would set you back some cash, but there are many ways in which an eco-friendly home can actually save you money. + READ MORE

Recycle Your Electronics Easily at Big Retailers By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Apr 29 2008 In 2005, used or unwanted electronics amounted to approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons.Staples No matter the brand or where the equipment was purchased, Staples' recycling program covers everything from desktops, laptops and printers to peripherals like keyboards, mice and speakers; each piece of large equipment (e.g.... + READ MORE

Buy a Flashlight, Give a Flashlight By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Work & Connect Feb 7 2008 For every 5 BoGo ("Buy One, Get One") solar-powered LED flashlight sold, SunNight Solar will donate a second identical flashlight to a non-profit for free distribution in the developing world. Simply visit the Web site, go to "Choose Where to Give" on the left-hand navigation bar, and then click on "Add to Cart" next + READ MORE

Join the Garbage Revolution By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Dec 17 2007 Garbage! They cost more to buy but save you 10 times the original cost and not get thrown in the trash. + READ MORE

How to Choose Outdoor Solar-Powered Lights By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Sep 7 2007 Not only do solar-powered outdoor lights save energy, but they also save you the hassle of digging ditches, laying wires, and connecting them to an electric grid. Solar lights use photovoltaic cells that harness the power of the sun to create energy, which is then stored by rechargeable batteries until it's called upon + READ MORE