Every year over 15 billion batteries are produced and sold worldwide. Many are alkaline batteries which are discarded after a single use. Battery recycling and reuse, through rechargeable batteries and long lasting batteries, can make a positive impact towards our reduction of battery waste and pollution. Fortunately, thanks to ongoing advances in both batteries and battery chargers, alkaline batteries can be replaced with higher capacity, environmentally friendly rechargeable NiMH or Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. What's more, rechargeable batteries are usually much less expensive to use - Too many people just buy batteries arbitrarily and then have a bad experience and just go back to single use throw away batteries. If you know the right ones to buy and the best way to use them, you will get the most out of your purchase.