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Dr.N.G.P.Institute of technology

Green products are products which are not harmful to the living things and environment.

Green products

Rechargeable batteries used to be quite environmentally toxic beasties, containing cadmium (NiCad batteries). These days, one of the more common AA and AAA rechargeables are Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH). NiMH batteries have a better life and performance than Nicads and don’t contain as much in the way of toxic heavy metals, so they are a “greener” choice.

Rechargeable batteries

Environmental savings According to a study by Uniross carried out in 2007, the

production of rechargeable batteries has the following advantages over disposables (comparing serviceable life):

– 23 times less potential impact on non-renewable natural resources– 28 times less potential impact on global warming– 30 times less potential impact on air pollution (ozone pollution)– 9 times less potential impact on air acidification– 2 times less potential impact on water pollution

Environment impact

Save Money: When used properly, rechargeable batteries can be used hundreds or even thousands of times! They do cost more initially, but can definitely pay for themselves over time.

Conserve Resources: Because rechargeables can be used over and over, fewer batteries need to be manufactured (and transported) than with single use varieties. In fact, rechargeable batteries consume up to 23 times less non-renewable natural resources than disposable batteries.

Benefits of rechargeable batteries

Protect the Environment: Most people don’t realize the extent of single use batteries’ environmental impacts. Heavy metals, corrosive materials, and other nasty chemicals combined with (all-too-common) improper disposal spells bad news for the environment. But rechargeables have 28 times less impact on global warming, 30 times less impact on air pollution, 9 times less impact on air acidification, and 12 times less impact on water pollution! Check out this study for more details about environmental impacts and savings.

Performance: Many of today’s rechargeables actually last longer on a single charge than their disposable counterparts, especially in high-drain devices.

Recharging: Obviously, rechargeable batteries will need to be recharged. If you’re used to just grabbing single use batteries and popping them in, recharging can initially seem like a bit of a hassle. Having backups helps ensure you won’t be left powerless waiting for your batteries to juice up.

Self-Discharge: Some self-discharge can be expected, meaning you may need to charge batteries before their initial use and after storing for any length of time. Opt for pre-charged versions and again, be sure to keep those backups charged.

Disadvantages

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