Posted by Notcot on Apr 17, 2010 in
Photography 
Average Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 Reviews)
Product Description
TODAY, THE POLLUTION CAUSED BY BATTERIES IS ONE OF THE MOST PROBLEMATIC ASPECTS OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL.
They contain a number of heavy metals (Aluminium – Cadmium – Mercury – Nickel – Lead – Iron – Zinc – Calcium – Magnesium – Lithium), some of which are highly toxic for humans, animals and plants. They pollute the soil and poison ground water. To avoid this, it is important to dispose of them in specially provided recycling containers.
The use of rechargeable batteries considerably reduces the impact on the environment compared to single use, disposable batteries. In fact, the use of one rechargeable battery in some applications can replace the use of up to 1000 disposable batteries. Therefore using rechargeable batteries significantly reduces the consumption of raw materials, and the quantity of batteries to collect and recycle.
Opting for rechargeable batteries and recycling them at the end of their life is a simple step that all eco-citizens can take to preserve the quality of our environment.
- Size: AA/Mignon/R6
- Technology: NiMH
- Capacity: 2700mAh
- Voltage: 1.2v
- Batteries per pack: 4
Uniross AA 2700mAh Rechargeable Battery Ni-Mh
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Posted by Notcot on Mar 26, 2010 in
Gadgets 
Product Description
We all want to do our bit for the environment and with the rising cost of energy bills this is the perfect way to save yourself some money whilst helping the environment! The ecobutton acts as a strong visual reminder and prompt for you to save electricity each time your computer is going to be left idle. The ecobutton is illuminated and sits on your table/desk top next to your keyboard. It connects to your computer via a USB cable. Each time you take a short or long break, a phone call, go for a meeting etc you simply press the ecobutton and your computer is put into energy saving ‘ecomode’ which ensures that both your computer and monitor draw only the same nominal power as when they are shut down! Under normal circumstances people generally do not like turning off their computers due to the time it often takes to restart. However, with ecobutton by simply pressing any key on your keyboard your computer instantly returns to where you left off. There’s also an additional bonus, each time your computer is put into ‘ecomode’ the clever ecobutton software records how many carbon units and how much power and money you have saved by using the ecobutton. Over time this can add up to quite a lot (especially if you have many computers running in an office) and you can use this data to help reduce your carbon footprint as well as your energy bills. What’s in the box: USB Gadget – Eco Button Energy Saving Device Specifications: Brand: ecobutton Eco Button stays illuminated as a visual reminder When returning to your PC you can instantly carry on from where you left off Home use – save an average of 50 pounds per year off your electricity bill Office use – save an average of 40 pounds per PC per year off your electricity bill Compatible with most Windows 2000, XP and Vista 3.2 Operating Systems Not compatable with Machintosh Installation requires internet access A Word from the Manufacturer: People general
ecobutton USB Gadget – Eco Button Energy Saving Device
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