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The use of battery chargers and rechargeable batteries is a simple way of greening our buying habits and lifestyle. Batteries are convenient since we can use most of our gadgets and electronic personal devices in the most portable ways possible. Through the years, batteries became a necessity. It is something everyone in the household needs. Batteries are easy to use and easy to discard. We never bothered to stop and wonder where all our discarded batteries went.

Environmentalists are greatly concerned with the amount of e-junk or electronic junks that have filled our landfills. Batteries that we discarded find their way here and they present the most hazards since they contain heavy metals and toxic substances. These substances are liable to contaminate our soil and water because battery contents are known to leak.

This is exactly the reason why there is a call for manufacturers to stop the use of environmentally hazardous materials, particularly cadmium found mostly in batteries. The volume of battery wastes has grown each year and the matter of its ultimate disposal has yet to be resolved. There is a global aim to reduce if not eliminate the toxic substances that leak from discarded batteries as they become part of the landfills. If this goal cannot be achieved in the coming years, battery waste will surely imperil the environment and consequently the health and well-being of the people.

Batteries may be small things, but the number of batteries used in all types and categories from cars to toys, cameras, cell phones, and what-have-you gadgets for every household all over the world will amount to millions.

In order to green this particular lifestyle, the use of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers can contribute in realizing the aim of eliminating battery wastes in our landfills. There are even solar powered rechargers, considered as more efficient, in terms of energy use and costs.

You can start greening your battery power by taking stock of the gadgets you use. Determine the kinds of battery you often use and start with them. In order to ensure continuous use of your gadgets, it would be wise to maintain two sets, one to keep your gadget running, while the other is re-charging. Your initial purchase may involve quite a sum but the end result will eventually cut down your expenses.

As much as possible, invest on a battery charger that can meet the needs of all battery types. You can find rechargers that are priced lower than a hundred dollars and some will cost more which largely depend on the type of gadget, tool, or equipment that requires battery power.

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The Greenbatteries Store offers great prices on rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, battery cases and holders. At this site you'll find up-to-date information on rechargeable batteries and battery chargers. They explain the different types of batteries and offer suggestions for selecting the right batteries. Here are some examples of the rechargeable batteries and battery charges you can find: Maha 8 cell smart charger and conditioner for AA, AAA, C, and D NiMH batteries - $ 89.97

Maha 8 cell smart charger and conditioner for AA, AAA, C, and D NiMH batteries - $ 89.97 Simply Rugged: No Spring-loaded Contacts Unlike other universal smart chargers, the Powerex MH-C808M uses rugged fixed contacts rather than spring-loaded ones, enhancing product reliability. It also features a rugged DIN power connector found only in professional products. Selectable Soft and Rapid Charging Mode The MH-C808M provides user with the option to choose between a soft charge and a fast charge mode. The Soft mode delivers the highest battery life and allows 100% compatibility with older, lower capacity batteries. Low-Temperature Charging Algorithm The MH-C808M is the coolest rapid charger in Powerex's line of professional products. Low charging temperature maximizes battery life and performance. Built-in Deep Battery Conditioning System The MH-C808M is embedded with a high-rate battery conditioner that will charge, deep-discharge and recharge batteries automatically. Heavy Duty Worldwide AC Adapter The unit includes a heavy duty switching AC power supply. The 100-240V 50/60Hz universal adapter employs a rugged DIN connector for reliable contact. Supported Batteries: One to Eight AA, AAA / C /D NiMH or NiCD Rapid Charge Current: 2000mA (AA, C, D), 700mA (AAA) Charge Time: AA: 1 Hour (Normal), 2 Hour (Soft Charging), C / D: 1-5 Hour (Normal), 5-10 Hour (Soft Charging) Power Supply: Worldwide Switching AC Adapter 100-240V 50/60Hz with removable cord

MH-C9000 WizardOne AA and AAA Smart Charger-Analyzer - $ 69.95 Four independent charge channels It's like having four charger-analyzers for AA and AAA NiMH / NiCD batteries. Large backlit LCD display Digitally displays capacity, voltage, time and current. 29 selectable charging and discharging rates. Charging current from 0.2A to 2.0A and discharging current from 0.1A to 1.0A in 0.1A increments. Five modes of operation 1. Charge: Recharges the battery at the selected rate. Suitable for batteries used frequently. 2. Refresh & Analyze: Charges the battery, rest for one hour, discharge, rest again, then recharges it. Selectable charging and discharging rate. Suitable for batteries stored for more than two weeks but less than 3 month or those showing poor performance. 3. Break-In: Also known as IEC capacity measurement and "Battery Forming". Charges battery at 0.1C for 16 hours, rest for one hour, discharges battery at 0.2C, then recharges again at 0.1C for 16 hours. Suitable for new batteries and those stored for more than 3 month. 4. Discharge: Discharges the battery at the selected rate. 5. Cycle: Performs charge-discharge cycle for up to 12 times with discharge capacity stored in memory. Recharges battery after final cycle. This is an excellent smart charger and analyser that allows you to take care of your batteries and maximize your digital devices runtime! Battery Matching In most devices, usually two or more batteries are used together. When batteries are used in a series, the performance is limited by the worst one. In other words, one poorly performing battery can significantly reduce the device runtime. Battery matching refers to grouping batteries with similar ?actual? capacity. To perform this, use the Refresh & Analyze mode to determine the battery capacity. Group batteries with capacity within about +/- 5% of the rated capacity. Battery Forming aka battery conditioning New batteries and those stored for extended period become chemically deactivated. Battery forming is a charge-discharge-charge cycle which forces a full charge into the battery at a very slow rate. This process activates the battery. In certain cases, it needs to be repeated two or three times. Battery forming can be performed using the Break-In mode. Delivers just the right charge Independent negative delta V, temperature and timer protection eliminates over and undercharging. Super light travel worldwide power supply and 12V compatible Worldwide 100-240V switching adapter - light weight and small. Also compatible with 12V input. Will work on car when used with the optional cigarette lighter adapter. Charging Current: Programmable from 0.2A to 2.0A in increments of 0.1A Topoff Charging Current: 100mA Maintenance Charging Current: 10mA Discharge Termination: Voltage 1.00V Discharge Current: Programmable from 0.1A to 1.0A in increments of 0.1A Capacity Storage Memory: 12 (Cycle mode only) Supported Capacity: 100 to 20,000mAh. Charger Input Power: 12V 2.0A Adapter Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz

Maha 10 cell smart charger for 9V - can charge 7.2V, 8.4V and 9.6V - $ 59.97 Microprocessor automatically switches to trickle charge after batteries are finished charging so that they maintain their charge. Compatible with 7.2V, 8.4V, and 9.6V Rechargeable 9V Batteries. Individual LED for each charging channels indicates when batteries are ready to go. No guessing about batteries. Green means ready and Red means charging. Capable of even reviving older 9V batteries which may no longer be accepting a charge. Rapid Charge Current: 70-90mA Trickle Charge Current: 10mA Charging Cell Configuration: One to Ten 9V Batteries (7.2V, 8.4V or 9.6V) Microprocessor: Negative Delta V, Ten Independent channels Charge Time: 120-160 minutes Power Supply Voltage: 110V AC adapter outputs at 15V 1000mA

La Crosse Technology BC700 Alpha Power Battery Charger - $ 49.95 The la crosse technology bc700 alpha power battery charger has four modes and charges all nicd and nimh aa and aaa rechargeable batteries. the four modes include charge, discharge (discharges the batteries and then recharges them), recharge (discharges and recharges up to 20 times to bring old batteries back to life) and test (displays the battery capacity). bc-700 battery charger features: ? all modes automatically default to 200 ma charge on the bc-700 battery charger ? charge both aa and aaa rechargeable batteries simultaneously and will charge all low-discharge batteries. sanyo eneloop, uniross hybrio, nexcell energyon, accupower acculoop and other future low discharge batteries. ? has four independent channels - charges 1, 2, 3 , or 4 rechargeable batteries at a time. overheat detection to protect over-charging and lcd shows capacity for each battery when charging is complete. charge mode - allows a range of user selectable milliamp settings from 200 to 700 for faster charging times. within 4 seconds after rechargeable batteries are inserted charging automatically begins at 200ma, or you may select 500, or 700ma charge rates for faster charging times. discharge mode - reduces memory effect by discharging rechargeable battery completely before recharging to full capacity. user selectable. refresh mode - discharges and recharges up to 20 cycles or until rechargeable battery is refreshed to full capacity. user selectable. test mode- first charges the rechargeable battery to full capacity, then discharges completely to measure rechargeable battery capacity for display in mah or ah, and then recharges each rechargeable battery to full battery capacity. ul approved, bc 700 charger also has safeguards that sense rechargeable battery polarity, rechargeable battery temperature and defective rechargeable batteries. world voltage capable - operates on 100~240v ac input. automatically defaults to 200ma charge (the optimal setting for prolonging battery life) max charging capacity: 3000 mah overheat detection to protect over-charging select different charging current for each channel automatically switches to trickle charge when charging is complete to ensure maximum battery capacity 7, easy-to-use function keys charge mode (charging current) discharge mode (discharging current) refresh mode (time elapsed) test mode (accumulated capacity) lcd shows capacity for each battery when charging is complete input voltage for ac/dc adapter: 100-240 vac charging current range: 200 mah, 500mah, or 700mah

iSun Solar Charger - 2.2 watt - $ 64.47 Overview iSun® is the perfect portable power charger power solution for people on the go. Whether you need to charge your cell phone or PDA while on a business trip, charge your GPS while trekking through the wilderness or run your MP3 player at the beach, the iSun® can make it happen. The iSun® can also be connected to the BattPak™ as a nimh solar charger to charge AA and AAA batteries. Combined with the accessories iSun® Battpak™, the most versatile battery charger / portable power source in the universe. FAQ - This solar charger puts out a trickle charge and so it will not work on our TurboCharger LX series li-ion chargers because they require a fast charge DC current of about 1,000mA at 12 volts and the ICP solar charger delivers a maximum current of 145mA at about 15 volts. (see Peak Output stats below to determine compatibility with your device before ordering. Available in the sleek silver finish (iSun®) Includes plugging accessories that will enable you to run over 90% of all small electronics 6V / 12V charging option Daisy-chain multiple units for additional power Works in all sunny conditions Model Number: 4061 Wattage: 2.2 watts Peak Output: 290 mAmps@7.6 volts / 145 mAmps@15.2 volts Approx. Watt-Hrs / Day *: 8.8 - 11 Approx. Amp Hrs / Day *: 1.2 - 1.5 (7.6V) / 0.6 - 0.73 (15.2V) Dimensions: 7.25" x 4.5" x 1.25" / 184 mm x 114 mm x 32 mm Weight: 0.68 lbs / 311 g Temperature Range: -40ºF to 176ºF / -40ºC to 80ºC Warranty: 2 years

Li-ion replacement battery for Sony NP-F550, NP-F330 - $ 44.95

Li-ion replacement battery for Sony NP-F550, NP-F330 - $ 44.95 This Litium Ion battery pack is not manufactured by Sony but is designed to meet or exceed the origional Sony battery specifications. Guaranteed to work with the following Sony camera models: Sony GV-A700, GV-D800, CCD-SC5, CCD-TR3 7.2V 1850 mAh

Maha 2700 mAh AA NiMH batteries - 4 pack - $ 15.47 PowerEx Ultra high capacity AA batteries offer a super long run time! That's up to 30-40% more than some competitors! Recharge hundreds of times. PowerEx batteries are manufactured to industrial standards for the consumer market. Comes with a PowerEx battery carrying case that can hold up to four AA or AAA batteries Memory free operation means you can charge PowerEX batteries anytime. Excellent for power intensive devices like digital cameras, MP3 Players, Game Boy, CD Players, Global Position System, etc. Battery Size: AA Voltage: 1.2V Dimensions: 14.4mm (Diameter) x 50.0mm (Height) Cells made in Japan

Energizer e2 Rechargeable, Size AA, 4 pack - 2450 mAh - $ 12.51 Best selling rechargeable battery Recharge hundreds of times Environmentally friendly 2450mAhEquals up to 1700 standard alkaline in digital camera application

Energizer e2 Rechargeable, Size AAA, 4 pack - $ 12.51 Best selling rechargeable battery brand.Recharge hundreds of timesEnvironmentally friendly850mAh