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Rechargeable batteries that last

Electronics
By Tara Tuckwiller on September 26, 2011 in

rechargeable batteries

If you've tried rechargeable batteries in the past -- and discovered that they, quite frankly, stank -- it's definitely time to try again. Today's rechargeable batteries work flawlessly in tests, and experts recommend them far more often than disposables in our latest report on batteries.

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Extreme measures: We weigh in on kitchen scales

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on March 19, 2010 in

A scale weighing an apple.
Cooking enthusiasts aside, kitchen scales can also be a boon to dieters and health conscious consumers, since these appliances can quickly portion foods. Additionally, experts say kitchen scales are more accurate than other measuring methods like the "dip and sweep" technique many of us use, which can be off by as much as 10 percent. 
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Safe and easy ways to recycle batteries

Electronics
By Molly McLaughlin on February 12, 2010 in

batteries

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans buy nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year (as of August 2008); the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), puts it at 4 billion, as of this year. The EPA recommends recycling all types of batteries - though it's not required by all states. Years ago, most batteries were toxic, containing mercury and other chemicals. In the mid-nineties, the U.S. began phasing out mercury-based batteries of all types, so newer batteries don't pose the same risk of leaching chemicals into the soil at the garbage dump. Still, it's good practice to recycle - and manufacturers and retailers have made it easier. 

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