Supercheap Auto have 24 pack of AA and AAA alkaline batteries for $5.
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AA / AAA Alkaline Batteries 24 Pack $5 Each at Supercheap Auto
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But it's only $5!
As opposed to what? NiCd batteries that get chucked out all the time because clueless users don't know how to look after them? LiPo batteries that wear out over time and people can't be bothered recycling them properly?
It doesn't matter what chemistry your cells are they'll all be toxic once they hit landfill. You need to be responsible with them once they die and recycle them correctly. The trouble is recycling programs in this country are hard to find and confusing, and most people aren't interested in spending time finding out about them. Your local government is the best place to start looking as many councils run recycling programs. If you're lucky enough to have a Battery World store nearby they'll accept almost any kind of battery for recycling for free, although it's a good gesture to buy something from them to help offset the costs.
Aldi is your best bet
Are you really trying to say good rechargeables create as much waste as cheap batteries like these? Really?
Not at all. I recognise that good rechargeables when used and managed properly are a better alternative. My gripe above was to point out that any battery is toxic if not managed properly. 1 x NiCd leaching cadmium into landfill is an order of magnitude more toxic than dozens of alkalines. LiPo (even when close to dead) can be a fire hazard as well as the toxicity of the chemistry, whereas alkalines are pretty inert once they're drained.
It's no good blaming the batteries themselves, irrespective of what type or chemistry they are, it's the people using them. Even properly managed alkalines, which do have their place and use, can be recycled and thus not end up as toxic landfill.
We're probably arguing the same point: educate people how to manage batteries properly to help save the environment.
So, if I badly use my rechargeables and only get 100 times the lifetime of a regular battery, the 100 regular battery that would have been used are no worse in a landfill than the one rechargeable? Bizarre logic!
Awesome deal… I had trouble with the price, attendant had to manually alter the price. Was not happy, wrote to head office about it
Oh boohoo. You got your batteries eventually.
yeh I did but i'm over it. Happens too often
You got your cheap price and still you're unhappy???!!!!
Anyone have an idea about capacity compared to name brands?
These batteries weren't tested but plenty of cheap alkaline home brands are above plenty of expensive alkaline name brands.
http://cdn2.goughlui.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GABT-Sta…
Kogan has a better deal for their Alkaline batterys. 100 for $25….25 cents a battery…no brainer. I have never had a problem with them. Free delivery too.
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/100-pack-kogan-quantumax-aaa-al…
This deal is 20.8 cents per battery.
Just a reminder, don't throw batteries out in the general waste, the toxic chemicals and metals can leak when they erode in landfill and contaminate the environment.
Aldi, Ikea and Battery World have drop off points where they take them for free and recycle them.
So do Officeworks.
Good info. Unfortunately, most people are tossers.
Good find OP.
Toxic landfill.