As consumers become more environmentally responsible, they are demanding products that are "earth friendly". Since 1994 Pure Energy has been producing Rechargeable Alkaline Battery Products to meet these demands.
Batteries and the Environment
The two major environmental issues facing the battery industry today include the need to eliminate the use of toxic, heavy metals used in several batteries and the need to reduce vast accumulation of waste generated by the disposal of single-use batteries. Hazardous heavy metals used in small format batteries include mercury used in some alkaline batteries and cadmium used in nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
Pure Energy's rechargeable alkaline batteries are considered the most environmentally responsible batteries in the world. They contain no heavy metals and 1 rechargeable alkaline battery can replace up to 100 single-use alkaline batteries and over 300 single-use zinc carbon batteries. This leads to less waste entering land fill sites.
Single-use batteries have been in use for over 135 years and are in ever growing demand as our modern devices become more and more portable without being connected to an electrical plug for power. As a result, huge numbers of batteries are sold and thrown away after use each year. In the United States alone an estimated 3 billion single-use alkaline batteries are being sold and thrown away every year. This translates into approx. 100,000 tons of solid battery waste going to the dump. Worldwide, the total amount of solid waste from alkaline batteries would be approx. 10 times higher or 1,000,000 tons.
Serious health issues relating to exposure to Cadmium have been well documented with cancer and other life threatening diseases being directly linked to exposure to Cadmium. In 2005 China employees of GP Batteries have filed suit against the company due to a wide number of them contracting diseases associated with exposure to Cadmium.
In recent years several governments have taken steps to reduce and eliminate the use of cadmium in the work place including actions towards banning cadmium used in Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries. In fact European Union legislation has been passed banning small format NiCad batteries by 2008, currently a multi-billion dollar market. Other countries are expected to follow in years to come.
"Environmental Choice Logo"
The non-hazardous materials used in Pure Energy's Rechargeable Alkaline batteries combined with the reduction in waste associated with rechargeable batteries has resulted in Pure Energy being the only rechargeable battery in the world to be awarded the prestigious "EcoLogo" by the Canadian government. Environment Canada's Environmental Choice ® Program provides consumers with a level of assurance that the product bearing the EcoLogo ®, ECP's symbol of environmental excellence, meets stringent environmental criteria. The mark also tells the consumer that the manufacturer of the product has been audited by a credible third party.
Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries -The XL™ Advantage
Introducing the new XL™ alkaline battery, the first major improvement in rechargeable alkaline batteries in over 10 years. XL™ is specially made for any application where you use single-use alkaline batteries. Compared to single-use alkaline and other rechargeable alkaline batteries XL’s™ major features include:
- 1 XL™ replaces up to 100 Single-Use
- XL™ does not suffer from memory effect and actually performs better with shallow discharge prior to recharging.
- Ready to Use - 7 yr. Shelf Life
- Rechargeable up to 500 times depending on the depth of discharge and frequency of recharging
- Competitively priced,
- XL™ provides over 100% more service life than regular rechargeable alkaline batteries, an average of 23% higher initial capacity,
- 50% longer shelf life and is better in high drain applications.
- XL™ has excellent charge retention when stored at temperatures up to 160°F (71°C).
- XL™ has excellent performance in intermittent use.
- XL™ reduces the need for the consumer to manage battery use pattern.
- XL™ is free of toxins and may be disposed of in normal household waste.
Typical Applications - Handheld PC's - Personal Care Products - Electronic Organizers - Flashlights/Lanterns/Emergency Lights - Pocket Pagers - Electronic Toys/Games - Personal Audio and Video Devices - Electronic Locks - Medium Power Video Cameras - Calculators and Personal Digital Assistants - Cordless And Cellular Phones - Remote Control Units - Film Cameras & Photoflash - Wireless computing / communication.