Expanding on Batteries

A few posts back, I mentioned that I limit myself to only using rechargeable batteries, and today we're going to explore the hows and whys of rechargeable vs. "disposable".

The first thing you will notice about rechargeable batteries is that they are EXPENSIVE. My local Target sells a four-pack for just around $10, while "disposable" batteries can be had at prices ranging from $10 for a 24-pack to $12 for a 36-pack (quality varies, of course). Needless to say, I was hard pressed to justify spending $10 for four dinky little batteries, not to mention another $15 for a charger. You know what changed everything for me? Would you like to know what made me stand up and take notice?

My camera. I have a Fuji DSLR and it EATS batteries. Literally. There are tiny teeth and a tongue and everything. It's gross.

What it doesn't like to eat, however, are rechargeable batteries. It savors them, like you would a piece of hard candy. You pop them in, the camera does its thing, then you recharge the batteries for the next time. I went from buying those 24-packs of "disposables" to having two sets of rechargeables, and I'm not only saving money, I'm preventing acids and heavy metals from leaking into landfills and our water supply.

So do your part for your planet and your pocketbook. Pick up a pack or two of rechargeable batteries, take all of your "disposable" batteries to the nearest recycling center and make the smart choice.

Be good,
-David
Easy Being Green