Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Go Rechargeable!
Replacing your regular “disposable” alkaline batteries with rechargeable ones can make a big differences to both the environment and your wallet. While the initial cost is considerably higher, the life time costs work out in your favor.
As a parent of two preschoolers, I am constantly replacing batteries in toys. Even though we have lots of battery free toys (my preferred type), some of my kids favorites do require batteries such as the mini-electric keyboard and various cars, trucks and flashlights. To minimize the impact of these toys, I have made a huge effort to switch to rechargeable batteries. So, how much money does it save in the long run? More…
