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Algae Could Be the Key to Ultra-Thin Biodegradable Batteries

Inhabitat | Ariel Schwartz | Posted 11.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, Landfills, Green Technology, Green, Sustainability, Landfill, Green Energy, Batteries, Green News

Algae is often touted as the next big thing in biofuels, but the slimy stuff could also be the key to paper-thin biodegradable batteries according to ...

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Solar Chargers to Buy, Chargers to Hack, And Concept Chargers to Wait For

Battery Chargers | Posted 10.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Energy, Solar Battery Chargers, Batteries, Solar Chargers, Solar Power, Green News

Here are some great options for getting off grid power for your rechargables - including chargers you can hack yourself from stuff around the house - ...

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Tesla: Mechanics Will Make House Calls

The Associated Press | Dan Strumpf | Posted 12.03.2009 | Technology

Read More: Batteries, Mechanics, Chevrolet, Dealer, Tesla Motors, Strategy, Tesla Repairs, Carbon Footprint, Best Buy, Tesla, Cars, Geek Squad, Tesla Roadster, Electric Cars, Auto, Housecalls, Service Fees, Service Stations, Showroom, Technology News

NEW YORK - Taking a cue from house-call services like Best Buy's Geek Squad, electric carmaker Tesla Motors is launching a maintenance plan where mech...

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Organize Your Recycling

Kate Kelly | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green

Read More: CFL Recycling, Recycling, Target, Recycling Electronics, Ikea, No Impact Man, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Batteries, Green News
Kate Kelly

I realized my downfall on recycling was with the items we don't "use up" very regularly. I turned to experts for advice on handling the more random items.

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The Electronic Crybaby

Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn | Posted 04.04.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Toys, Gifts, Batteries, Electronics, Amazon Kindle, Kiki's Bistro, Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago News
Craig

It is 3 a.m. and something with a battery somewhere in the house is crying out for a change like a child with dirty diapers.

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Make Batteries Last Longer: 5 Tips To Get More Use

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 03.06.2009 | Green

Read More: Rechargeable Batteries, Waste, Green Living, Giy, Batteries, Energy Waste, Green News

We use a lot of batteries. They don't create carbon emissions when inserted into a walkie-talkie or a digital camera. I'm sure parts of the battery's ...

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MacBook

Philip G. Baker | Posted 02.06.2009 | Business

Read More: Macworld, Macbook, Apple, Steve Jobs, Batteries, Apple Computers, Mac Computers, Computers, Business News
Philip G. Baker

A new 17-inch MacBook was announced today at MacWorld. It's thin, lightweight (for a 17-inch notebook), but has one serious flaw: A non-removable battery.

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EPA Toughens Lead Pollution Limits Despite Industry Lobbying

Grist | Janet Wilson | Posted 11.16.2008 | Green

Read More: Batteries, Epa, Battery Recycling, Lead, Green News, Lead Pollution, EPA Rules, Pollution, Green News

Federal regulators announced Thursday a sharp reduction in legal levels of lead emissions, rejecting pleas by industrial battery recyclers who told Wh...

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