People ask me all the time about ways to be green around the house. I tell them two or three simple things, like replacing bottled water with a reusable steel water container or cleaning windows with a solution of ammonia and white vinegar. Even using baking soda diluted with water and placed in a spray bottle can save dollars and be a suitable household cleaner (walls, countertops, etc.)
But one of my FAVORITE changes for green is purchasing rechargeable batteries. Now, I don't have the statistics on how many traditional batteries are prevented from ending up in landfills because of the emergence of rechargeables, but I have been using AA and AAA rechargeable batteries for years. For remote controls, flashlights, small outdoor lanterns ... they are simply GREAT.
Plus, new generation of rechargeables -- hybrid nickel-metal hydrides (NiMH)-- come fully charged and hold their charge over several months. The non-hybrid or regular Ni-MH rechargeables don't do that. Being able to hold a charge for longer periods means the hybrids are excellent for both low-drain devices (remotes, flashlights, etc.) but they also have enough power for in high-tech devices like digital cameras.
Go GREEN and buy rechargeables. Dozens of reviews are available on the web, and all the big battery manufacturers make them.
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