Ever wonder what happens to batteries when they're dead - no, they don't go to battery heaven - more like landfill hell. Yes, few if any recyclers exist for this entirely too common household item.
Check out these and other alternatives for batteries and more while on the road, or to incorporate into your everyday routine. Vote with your purchases - every one counts.
Fuji EnviromaxIt doesn’t take a scientist to realize that chucking used batteries into the trash can translate into an environmental nightmare. Fortunately, Fuji Enviromax batteries are PVC, cadmium and mercury-free, which means landfill-safe and eco-friendly. Batteries are available in AA, AAA, C, and D and are $3.99 for Super Alkaline and $5.99 for Digital Alkaline. www.greenfuji.com
Moixa Energy Ltd. Ultimate Rechargable Battery. These USB-powered rechargeables last for 500 charge cycles, so say goodbye to the 15 billion disposable alkaline batteries produced annually, and their toxic runoff. Functions like your standard everyday AA battery. When empty, though, just pop the top to expose a USB connector, then connect to a laptop or other portable device to enjoy a quick refill. $20. www.usbcell.com
AspenwareIf you’re too lazy to wash but too guilty to waste, check out Aspenware’s disposable, biodegradable wooden cutlery. Packs of 12 for knives, forks and spoons cost $3.99 each. Serious campers without a sink can also purchase a 250-pack for $45 or a 500-pack for $85. www.aspenware.ca
Bedol Water-Powered Travel Alarm Clock. Tells time by using salted water; the device’s electrodes harvest energy from the liquid to fuel the nightstand-friendly gizmo’s simple digital LCD. No batteries necessary, it’s small enough to stuff into any carry, and it’s especially easy and cost-effective to keep going the next time you’re cruising the coast of Sicily. $16. www.bedolwhatsnext.com
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