Ready to use right out of the pack just like regular batteries. - Will keep their charge up to 6+ months in low power consumption devices such as remote controls, clocks, flashlights, and other common household applications. - Holds 80% of charge after 12 months when not in use. -Replaces disposables in every application without sacrificing performance. • Can be charged as many as 500 times, or up to three years. - One rechargeable battery can keep up to 1,000 disposable alkaline batteries out of landfills. - Can be recycled through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program. Packaged in post-consumer recycled cardboard and recyclable PT plastic.