The with a difference, they are pre-charged ready for use and maintain a charge for a lot longer than conventional rechargable batteries. The Eneloop Batteries have recently been improved to allow them to last longer, retain charge for years and to use eco-friendly energy for the pre-charge.
The revolutionizes battery charging as we know it. The charger allows you to charge rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable ones, even at the same time! This technology signifies an end to disposable batteries only surviving one use.
Even if you’re as eco-friendly as possible, you probably still need a few batteries. Don’t you find it really annoying when you need a battery, but you just can’t find any? It’s just as annoying when you have no idea what condition your batteries are in either! The is a simple gadget that allows you...
Fuji have released a new battery product called the Fuji EnviroMax Eco-Respectful Batteries. The batteries have been designed to be equivalent or better in performance compared to conventional batteries, but being 100% eco-friendly. The batteries contain no harmful mercury or cadmium compounds, nor are they packaged in harmful and non-recyclable PVC. Essentially, if they were...
We seem to take batteries for granted these days, barely giving them a second thought. Most gadgets need batteries in one form or another, and most batteries are not great for the environment. Rechargeable batteries reduce the number of one-use batteries that we use, but rechargeable batteries still use harmful materials. Well here are some...
A chap by the name of Knut Karlsen has been playing with flexible solar panels, and developed a basic solar-powered rechargeable battery concept. Using some specially cut solar cells, the cells have been wrapped around NiMH rechargeable batteries.
One of the many ways of being more eco-friendly is to appreciate the great outdoors more. Walking, jogging and cycling are fantastic ways to enjoy fresh air, the environment and get a little exercise. The IZIP Trailz Enlightened bicycle has a special power-assisted cycling mode, which can push you along without peddling up to 18...
