If your regular discount office supplies include batteries for your many small devices – mini-flashlights, audio recorders, digital cameras and such — it’s time to consider investing in rechargeable batteries and at least one charger. While rechargeable batteries are a little more expensive than regular batteries to begin with, the repeated use you get from them returns your investment over and over. Battery chargers simply plug into any wall socket.

Rechargeable batteries take a couple of hours to charge, so be sure you have two sets for every device that uses them. This way, you never have to wait, and you never have to resort to disposable batteries. Discount rechargeable batteries are also better for the environment, because there’s less to throw away.  They do eventually die, but it takes years instead of weeks. Order several packs of discount rechargeable batteries and a couple of chargers the next time you order discount office supplies.