An independent report showing the impact that batteries have on the environment has recently been released by rechargeable battery manufacturer Uniross, with a special focus on the differences between disposable and rechargeable batteries. The report concludes that rechargeable batteries have up to 32 times less impact on the environment than disposable batteries. That’s a huge difference!

Now’s the time to stop buying disposable batteries, there really is no good excuse not to. Buy rechargeables (don’t forget you’ll need a battery charger too), help the planet, and save some money too. They may be a little more expensive in the short term, but the long term savings are considerable.

Handy battery disposal tip: When disposing of what remain of your disposable batteries, you may like to know that Curry’s stores have a battery recycling point where you can drop your old batteries off. If you throw your old batteries out with your household rubbish you will be adding to chemical contamination of landfill sites.