Rechargeable batteries constitute an inherent part of the successful company history of VARTA Consumer Batteries and are being used ever more frequently in everyday devices. The reason for this is simple: They are rechargeable, versatile and benefit the family budget after just a short period of time. With the new RECHARGE ACCU Recycled range, VARTA has once again optimized the rechargeable battery, using recycled materials in manufacturing for the first time. Together with the ECO CHARGER device, the new product line includes two recycled rechargeable battery variants in the most sought-after sizes and capacities. This ensures that they meet users’ energy needs while simultaneously protecting the environment. The ECO CHARGER and new RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries are now available in retail.
Humans leave countless environmental footprints on this planet. Some of them are on the smaller side, others are a lot bigger, and some will have devastating impacts in the years to come. Although it was a solely political issue in the beginning, end consumers’ awareness of sustainability has been developing and is now reflected in their consumption patterns. A sense of environmental duty is now utterly en vogue and a huge consumer trend. According to one study, 57 percent of consumers prefer reusable products, and 65 percent regularly buy environmentally friendly products. Societal demand for alternatives that are increasingly gentle on the environment is growing constantly. With its range of rechargeable batteries, VARTA Consumer Batteries has already been making it possible to utilize resources more sustainably for years now. By developing an even more environmentally friendly product line with its RECHARGE ACCU range, VARTA is now even going one step further. The result is the new VARTA ECO CHARGER and new RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries.
RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries
AA 2100 mAh
Available capacity: 2100 mAh
Available blister packs: 4 x AA, 2 x AA
RRP (incl. VAT): € 13.99 (for four), € 7.49 (for two)
RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries
AAA 800 mAh
Available capacity: 800 mAh
Available blister packs: 4 x AAA, 2 x AAA
RRP (incl. VAT): € 13.99 (for four), € 7.49 (for two)
* Greendex 2014: Consumer Choice and the Environment – A Worldwide Tracking Survey
Even more sustainable
RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries are a perfect symbiosis of environmental friendliness and the well-known high performance. Eleven percent of the RECHARGE ACCU Recycled is made from active reprocessed material that is used to manufacture the rechargeable battery. Just like the batteries in the RECHARGE ACCU Endless and Power ranges, the RECHARGE ACCU Recycled comes pre-charged in retail and has the familiar low self-discharge rate. For example, after 12 months, the rechargeable battery still has around 70 percent of its capacity available. RECHARGE ACCU Recycled batteries are available in two sizes: as an AA battery with 2100 mAh capacity and an AAA with 800 mAh capacity, which can be recharged using any charger.
ECO CHARGER
Size (W x D x H): 76 x 29.5 x 108.5 mm
Available blister packs: 1 x Eco Charger | 1 x Eco Charger + 4 x AA 2100 mAh | 1 x Eco Charger + 4 x AAA 800 mAh
RRP (incl. VAT): without batteries € 22.99, with batteries € 29.99
Back to a new strength
Those who also want to make sure they are being environmentally friendly when it comes to chargers will find the ideal solution in the ECO CHARGER. The most exciting thing about the new VARTA charger is its casing, half of which is made from bioplastic generated from natural rice starch. This means that 50 percent fewer fossil resources are used during manufacturing and that a large part of the ECO CHARGER is biodegradable. Equipped with four individual battery slots, it can be used to charge both available sizes of the RECHARGE ACCU Recycled battery. Two LEDs above each slot show the current charging status and therefore when the batteries have been completely recharged. Thanks to the successful balancing act that it performs between contemporary functionality, environmental responsibility and a high level of product quality, the ECO CHARGER was awarded the 2018 Plus X Award in the categories “Ecology” and “High Quality.”
Noticeably ecological
With the brand relaunch and the accompanying new packaging design for all VARTA Consumer Batteries product lines in early May, it is now even easier to identify both the ECO CHARGER and the RECHARGE ACCU Recycled as part of the RECHARGE ACCU product family. The clear color scheme in green and beige illustrates the difference between rechargeable battery and primary battery at first glance. Dark blue information logos on the packaging and the PROTECT NATURE inlay show both visually and in terms of content how to reduce your environmental footprint. Moreover, together with the changes to the design, the entire VARTA Rechargeable portfolio has been resegmented. The Recycled range complements the Endless range, which stands out due to its extreme durability. The more affordable Power range for especially price-conscious consumers who primarily place value on battery capacity rounds off the RECHARGE ACCU family. The right product for everybody for maximum customer satisfaction. VARTA – In service for you.
The RECHARGE ACCU Recycled and the ECO CHARGER are now available in both bricks-and-mortar retail and online.
Further information can be found at www.varta-consumer.com and on VARTA Consumer’s official Facebook page.
About VARTA AG
VARTA AG produces and markets a comprehensive battery portfolio, ranging from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications, and, as a technology leader, sets industry standards in key areas. As the parent company of the Group, it operates in the business segments “Microbatteries & Solutions” and “Household Batteries”.
The “Microbatteries & Solutions” segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries as well as on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets global standards in the microbattery sector and is a recognized innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and primary hearing aid batteries. The “Household Batteries” segment comprises the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage devices. The VARTA AG Group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, and distribution centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, VARTA AG’s operating subsidiaries are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.