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What do you think is more environmentally friendly: a lantern...
By Justin Mool
February 27, 2010
What do you think is more environmentally friendly: a lantern that uses batteries, or one like this one that uses disposable (and non-refillable) fuel canisters?
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By TJP
Ranked #152 - Lanterns and Accessories
March 9, 2010
Both items are recyclable, but you may want to check on local laws first. If you have a local recycling program, odds are good that all you need do is puncture the canister (after depressing the valve to be certain it is empty!!) and crush it before tossing it in with your co-mingled glass and metal bin. Otherwise stores like BatteriesPlus recycle old batteries. I personally think it is easier to crush the canister rather than run across town to the store, but really neither is difficult. In the end I believe it is your options that decide how environmentally friendly you can or are willing to be! *edit* Of course, when you think about it, LED technology now allows batteries to power a lantern for a very long time. I suppose my final answer would be dependent on what electronic lantern we are using, and what I will call the "fuel or power to burn time ratio"
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