Though an increasing number of gadgets are launched with a universal USB-C port and built-in battery these days, some of our favourite tools and tech still need traditional batteries to operate. Think a portable radio, a vintage camera - heck, even a set of fairy lights or your TV’s remote controls. Even our cars are battery-powered now.
But buying batteries on repeat comes at a cost, and not just the financial kind. Traditional batteries - AA, AAA and 9V - must be disposed of properly to avoid leaking the heavy metals they contain into landfill sites and polluting the environment.
