Batteries are extremely inefficient and are almost criminally harmful to the environment. They take up to 5 times as much energy to manufacture as they contain, cannot be burnt due to the risk of explosion, cannot be recycled and cannot be disposed of with normal household waste because they contain noxious chemicals which pollute the planet.

Because of this there is a proposed EU crack-down on the use of batteries. It has been suggested that they will only be able to be disposed of by returning to the manufacturer, with heavy fines for those who carelessly throw spent batteries in the household bin. This extra burden on the manufacturers, the fast rising cost of energy coupled with their inherently inefficient use of it all mean that the price of batteries is destined to skyrocket out of all proportion.

Be prepared now. Our wind-up torches and lanterns give you light for free. No batteries to buy and no impact on the environment. Most give around 20 minutes of guilt free light for one minute of winding.