Rechargeables have the edge - environmentally

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Parsons, David. 2005. "Rechargeables have the edge - environmentally." What's New in Electronics. 25 (5), pp. 40-41.
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Rechargeables have the edge - environmentally

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AuthorParsons, David
Journal TitleWhat's New in Electronics
Journal Citation25 (5), pp. 40-41
Number of Pages2
Year2005
Place of PublicationWahroonga, Australia
Web Address (URL)http://www.ElectroLine.com.au
Abstract

There is a huge and growing demand for small batteries in Australia to power all manner of electronic equipment from portable CD players to toys. Many batteries are simply thrown in the local rubbish bin when flat but there is also a growing demand for re-chargeables.
Users can buy either numerous throw-away batteries or a small number of re-chargeables and a battery charger. Studies of the environmental consequences of each of these two alternatives using life cycle analysis techniques show that the re-chargeable option is far preferable from both an environmental and an economic point of view.

Keywordsenvironmental impact, re-chargeable batteries, throw-away batteries
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020410402. Environmental assessment and monitoring
400805. Electrical energy transmission, networks and systems
Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
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