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Ansmann NiMH1100 AAA

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GP ReCyko 2600mAh AA

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GP ReCyko plus 850 AAA

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Ikea Ladda HR03 AAA

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Matthew Steen is the Director of Reviews and Testing, which conducts all the testing for CHOICE. He has had a long and storied history in the consumer movement. Matthew is driven to work at CHOICE for its constitutional mission and its dedication to making Australia more fair, safe and just. Matthew represents CHOICE as a council member on the Standards Australia Council. He is also responsible for CHOICE lowering its environmental footprint. Find Matthew on LinkedIn.

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