The card is fully recyclable, and we are working to replace the blister plastic with a biodegradable material. We suggest that the packaging be kept for future reference – it’s also useful for storing USBCELLs when not in use, and for sending for recycling at the end of their useful life.

Yes. Besides being rechargeable and therefore re-usable, USBCELL is a Ni-MH chemistry battery that can and should be recycled. For more information on recycling see the Recycling section of the User Guide

USBCELLs purchased from USBCELL.com can be returned to Moixa Energy for recycling via a freepost address. See the Recycling section in the User Guide for details. USBCELLs should not be placed in the bin with other household waste or otherwise disposed of; they should always be recycled. Never dispose of USBCELLs in fire, as this will cause a hazard.

We believe that using and recharging USBCELLs is significantly better than buying single use alkaline cells that are rubbish after only one use. Since USBCELL is so easy to charge it is also likely to be recharged many more times than regular rechargeables, further reducing wasteful battery disposal. The NiMH chemistry used in the cell is also better for the environment than other types of rechargeable batteries, in particular those with NiCad chemistry. It’s also inherently safer than lithium battery chemistry.