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American supply of lead batteries by domestic manufacturers
Lead Battery’s Domestic Supply Chain Remains Resilient Through Crises

The world is facing simultaneous crises that have disrupted supply chains globally. The lead battery...

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January 26, 2021

Chris Pruitt CEO of East Penn
The Most Successful, Yet Little Known, Recycling Program Since the 1950s Has Evergreen Roots

Our guest blogger, Chris Pruitt, CEO and President of East Penn Manufacturing, recently authored this article...

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January 14, 2021

Battery manufacturing employee working in a facility
Battery Manufacturing Careers are Enabling Our Everyday Lives and Re-building Our Economy

What is MFG Day? Manufacturing Day is the day each year when America’s manufacturing industries showcase...

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October 2, 2020

EPA #VetsRecycle: Q&A with BCI Executive and Veteran, Kevin Moran

To show our great appreciation for veterans, we’ve been highlighting some who work in the lead battery...

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November 18, 2019

EPA #VetsRecycle: Innovation in Lead Battery Recycling Driven by Veterans

November is a big month for veterans and the recycling industry. In conjunction with Veterans Day (Nov. 11),...

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November 12, 2019

EPA #VetsRecycle: Veterans in Lead Battery Industry Bring Sustainable Impact

Rightfully so, every November 11 we honor our veterans and thank them for their courage, service and...

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November 7, 2019

New Study Shows Thriving Lead Battery Industry Makes Impressive $26 Billion Economic Impact

Who knew that a 160-year-old industry could be a leader in today’s modern economy? We did! Lead batteries...

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October 3, 2019

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U.S. Lead Battery Industry Shows 20% Job Growth, $26.3 Billion in Economic Impact Annually

New Study Reveals Thriving Lead Battery Industry Keeps Americans Mobile and Connected in Modern, Green...

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October 3, 2019

Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Recycling, Sustainable
A Chemist’s View on Recycling: New Battery Chemistries Can Learn from Lead Batteries’ Circular...

August 29, 2019 As the planet warms and governments create mandates for decarbonization, the lead battery...

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August 26, 2019

Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Recycling, Sustainable
Lead Batteries: Made for Circular-Economic Success

 August 22, 2019 The component list for a lead battery is short: lead, plastic and acid. This simplicity is...

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August 23, 2019

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Venkat Srinivasan from the Argonne Collaborative Center

The lead acid battery ... is legendary. We can recycle 95+ percent of [these] batteries all across the world. It's a very safe chemistry, ... [and] we understand how to use it very, very well.

Dr. Venkat Srinivasan, Director, Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science