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This summer as people launch on vacations, gadgets are going to work overtime. Playing your mp3 player while lounging on the beach, taking hundreds of photos at family gatherings, phones that need recharging after calling friends and confirming plans—all these devices have rechargeable batteries that can be made to be a whole lot more energy efficient by following a few simple habits.
Call2Recycle, a product stewardship program for rechargeable batteries, has helpful battery life preserving reminders for us: