Each year Americans throw away over 2 billion flashlight and toy batteries. In a city of 500,000 people this means almost 9000 pounds of mercury entering our air, earth, and water.
Batteries corroding in landfills also leak silver, lead, nickel, and cadmium - all dangerous toxins.
You can reuse these Nicad batteries up to 1000 times. They initially cost more than standard and alkaline batteries but over a period of time they mean big savings. As you can see from our charts, not all Nicads are created equal and the cheapest price may not really be as economical as it appears. Amp rating determines how long a battery will go between recharges. Always store batteries in a cool place when not in use.