Rechargeable batteries will no longer be breaking the bank. New technologies are making them cost no more than the typical alkaline battery.
EnviroCell, a faction of the global corporation GreenBoost Technology, has released the first ever Green Certified batteries in the world.
According to company vice president Tom Chang, these batteries have two hefty benefits: sustainability and affordability. Additionally, they are capable of being charged 60 times, which results in 450 hours of energy and power.
The composition of these batteries isn't much different than that of standard alkaline batteries. But, EnviroCell has integrated more alkaline and has shed a lot of the cadmium and nickel that layer the inner core of the battery. That means that less fossil fuel is used to produce these units, which will be much lighter than the standard lithium version.
This alkaline is denser and contributes to the heightened energy potential because it is full of polar chemical reactions. By cutting down on the cadmium and nickel ingredients, EnviroCell effectively reduces the amount of toxic waste metal that is dumped into landfills. The battery waste and the chance of leakage can both be cut down by 90 percent, according to EnviroCell's Web site.
The EnviroCell label was certified in 2008, but products are being sold in stores starting this year. The company is trying to publicize their product and dispel consumer apprehension. Chan said that he is trying making the batteries as accessible as possible.
Right now, they are available in AA and AAA formats and costs about $3-$4 for a pack of four. The charger seems a little more expensive at $15; however, this price tag is well worth it because it is a one-time expenditure.
The efficiency of the batteries has not been tested by consumers and it has not yet been proven if the power can be sustained for over 400 hours. It is true however, that the potential of the units will wane after each recharge.
Ultimately, EnviroCell believes its sustainable batteries will prove themselves beneficial to both the environment and household budgets.
Chang said that the UConn Co-op has placed an order for the EnviroCell batteries. He said the batteries will likely be available to Co-op customers this week.
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