Why You Should Invest in Pale Blue's Rechargeable Batteries
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More often than not, some of our favorite buys are small, how-didn’t-I-know-about-this products that solve an everyday problem. That’s what we’re highlighting in our Little Lifesavers series: cheap, simple purchases that you’ll use on the daily. Hit “Add to Cart” and thank us later!
Problem: I never seem to have batteries around when I need them most.
Solution: Pale Blue’s Smart Batteries are eco-friendly and highly convenient rechargeable batteries that charge five times faster than conventional rechargeable batteries so I can always have them at the ready.
Maybe I’m misremembering things, but when I was younger it always seemed like batteries were included with items — be it a new toy, a remote control, or gadget. Or maybe one of my parents is the battery-fairy and always had them at the ready! Who knows?
What I do know is that now anytime I need AA, AAA, 9V, or D batteries I never have them. I’ll rummage through the junk drawer and get excited when I see a half-empty battery box but it’s either the wrong type or there are just not enough of them.
I recently invested in some rechargeable batteries from Pale Blue and am kicking myself for not making the switch to all rechargeable batteries sooner.
I know that alkaline batteries are absolutely terrible for the environment, but when you need them, what do you do? You buy more.
We all should be more mindful.
In case you’re unaware, more than 3 billion dry-cell batteries are purchased by Americans each year and most likely end up in landfills. Keeping batteries out of landfills prevents metals from reacting to rainwater, which forms a harmful toxic soup called leachate. According to the Conservation Law Foundation, some of the most alarming chemicals found in leachate are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which are suspected carcinogens.
The Pale Blue Batteries aren’t the first rechargeable batteries I’ve purchased, but they’re certainly the best I’ve used. I’ve always found that most rechargeable batteries don’t hold charges well and they are super slow to charge. I also hate that most require cheap and bulky charging docks that have obnoxiously bright lights.
Pale Blue’s batteries come with a four-ended Micro-USB cable for charging four of them simultaneously. It takes about an hour to charge AAA batteries and just under 2 hours for AA batteries. The 9-volt and “D” batteries take around three and 4.5 hours, respectively.
Pale Blue’s batteries charge five times faster than conventional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. They have a useful built-in LED charging indicator so you don’t accidentally overcharge them, plus their Lithium-ion chemistry ensures they don’t discharge as rapidly when they’re not in use. For what it’s worth, I recommended picking up an eight-pack of whatever type(s) you need. That way you can always have one set charged while the other is being used.
I’ve only charged mine a half-dozen times so I can’t personally speak to their longevity, but Pale Blue says the batteries will last for more than 1,000 charges total.
Wrap Up: Pale Blue Batteries last longer, cost less, and significantly reduce waste compared to their single-use counterparts. They work so well that they’ll pay for themselves after a few months. It’s also notable that Pale Blue has committed 1% of its annual sales to support environmental nonprofits.
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