batteries carbon footprint
How can we save money and improve the environment at the same time?
I’m looking for ideas for anything that will improve my carbon footprint, while saving money at the same time. I have done the obvious, like buying energy efficient appliances, using energy efficient light bulbs, using rechargeable batteries, insulating the house etc. I am looking for something new and original. Any ideas?
Here’s something that hasn’t been discussed yet, (I think!) – if you have a lady in your life, get her to swap to a ‘moon-cup’ or washable sanitary wear instead of using disposible towels – I did, it has saved me ££££’s and is a lot better for the environment and for me. Another good thing I’ve recently found is crystal deoderant e.g. pitrok – lasts for ages and has very minimal packaging, costs around £5 and is available in health shops or on-line. I’ve also been using laundry eco-balls instead of detergent and fabric conditioner since Feb, the results are brilliant, ironing is easier because there is no build up on the fabric and for an initial outlay of £30 I can honestly say that I haven’t bought any detergent or fabric conditioner since Feb and I used to have to buy shed-loads of the stuff, the washcycle is quicker because you do not need to rinse, so that in itself is beneficial to the environment. It is reckoned that these balls should last for about 18 months when you can refill at a cost of £20
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Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat $33.99 Designed for use with space heaters and air conditioners that automatically restart after power reconnection, the Lux WIN100 5-2 Day Heating and Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat offers the comfort, convenience, and energy saving benefits of full programmability. To use, just plug the WIN100 into an outlet, plug your portable heating or cooling unit into the thermostat, and you’re ready to go… |
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Lux TX9100E 7 Day Universal Programmable Thermostat $47.00 Compatible with almost any heating or cooling system–including heat pumps–the Lux TX9100E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat features a user-friendly, energy-saving design. Because it’s programmable, the TX9100E uses energy only when it’s needed most, helping save money on your utility bills and protect the environment. For safety and additional benefits, this thermostat is entirely free of mer… |
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Lux Products TX500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat $27.59 Energy efficient and easy to use, the Lux TX500E Smart Temp 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat lets you easily customize heating and cooling temperatures to meet your comfort level and schedule. Packed with advanced features that make programming incredibly easy and user friendly, the mercury-free TX500E is compatible with most 24-volt heating and cooling systems.TX500E Smart Temp 5-2 DayProgrammable… |
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Garmin ecoRoute HD Vehicle Diagnostics Communicator HD $99.99 Mechanic with ecoRoute HDPart #: 010-11380-10Get Real-time DiagnosticsTransform your Bluetooth patible nuvi or Android smartphone into a real-time diagnostic puter with Garmin Mechanic with ecoRoute HD. By connecting to your vehicle’s diagnostic system ecoRoute HD monitors vehicle performance and provides detailed system data including engine monitoring sensor and gauge data fuel efficiency engine… |
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Instapark® 10 Watt Solar Panel Portable Solar Charger with Dual USB Ports for iPhone, iPad & all other USB Compatible Devices $69.40 Converting virtually unlimited supply of solar power to much needed battery juice for your mobile devices such as an iPhone, iPad and many, many more USB portable devices while you are on the go or there is a power outage or disaster strikes, the Instapark Mercury 10 is a light and compact USB solar charging system that easily fits in your purse, messenger bag or backpack. It combines three solar … |
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Tripp Lite INTERNET750U Internet Office 750VA Compact UPS (12 Outlets) $67.61 Tripp Lite’s INTERNET750U standby UPS offers plete protection for PCs workstations and other sensitive electronics in an attractive ultra-pact mountable housing. Prevents data loss and system downtime by providing battery-supported AC output during brownouts and blackouts.Primary InformationPower Device Type : UPS UPS Technology : Standby Voltage Provided&… |
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ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2 Hours Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack $18.89 ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2 Hours Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack …. |
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HP Consumer Wireless Elite Keyboard High-Tech Key Design Small Footprint Spill Resistant $74.10 This affordable, full-featured keyboard is also very quiet, and, with a small footprint, it won’t hog space on your desk. Package Contents: Wireless Elite Keyboard. USB Receiver. 2 x AAA Batteries. CD with Software. Documentation…. |
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ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 30 Minutes Ultra-Fast Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack $38.97 ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 30 Minutes Ultra-Fast Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack… |
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ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 8-Pack $24.05 ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 8-Pack… |
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Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat $33.99 Designed for use with space heaters and air conditioners that automatically restart after power reconnection, the Lux WIN100 5-2 Day Heating and Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat offers the comfort, convenience, and energy saving benefits of full programmability. To use, just plug the WIN100 into an outlet, plug your portable heating or cooling unit into the thermostat, and you’re ready to go… |
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Lux TX9100E 7 Day Universal Programmable Thermostat $47.00 Compatible with almost any heating or cooling system–including heat pumps–the Lux TX9100E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat features a user-friendly, energy-saving design. Because it’s programmable, the TX9100E uses energy only when it’s needed most, helping save money on your utility bills and protect the environment. For safety and additional benefits, this thermostat is entirely free of mer… |
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Lux Products TX500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat $27.59 Energy efficient and easy to use, the Lux TX500E Smart Temp 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat lets you easily customize heating and cooling temperatures to meet your comfort level and schedule. Packed with advanced features that make programming incredibly easy and user friendly, the mercury-free TX500E is compatible with most 24-volt heating and cooling systems.TX500E Smart Temp 5-2 DayProgrammable… |
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ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2 Hours Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack $18.89 ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2 Hours Battery Charger w/ 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery 4-Pack …. |
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HP Consumer Wireless Elite Keyboard High-Tech Key Design Small Footprint Spill Resistant $74.10 This affordable, full-featured keyboard is also very quiet, and, with a small footprint, it won’t hog space on your desk. Package Contents: Wireless Elite Keyboard. USB Receiver. 2 x AAA Batteries. CD with Software. Documentation…. |
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Garmin ecoRoute HD Vehicle Diagnostics Communicator HD $99.99 Mechanic with ecoRoute HDPart #: 010-11380-10Get Real-time DiagnosticsTransform your Bluetooth patible nuvi or Android smartphone into a real-time diagnostic puter with Garmin Mechanic with ecoRoute HD. By connecting to your vehicle’s diagnostic system ecoRoute HD monitors vehicle performance and provides detailed system data including engine monitoring sensor and gauge data fuel efficiency engine… |
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Instapark® 10 Watt Solar Panel Portable Solar Charger with Dual USB Ports for iPhone, iPad & all other USB Compatible Devices $69.40 Converting virtually unlimited supply of solar power to much needed battery juice for your mobile devices such as an iPhone, iPad and many, many more USB portable devices while you are on the go or there is a power outage or disaster strikes, the Instapark Mercury 10 is a light and compact USB solar charging system that easily fits in your purse, messenger bag or backpack. It combines three solar … |
