The Problem
Lead exposure is a devastating health risk, causing cardiovascular disease and disrupting brain development.
​Millions of people around the world are exposed to lead due to unsafe recycling of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in informal, unregulated settings.
Unsafe ULAB recycling is an unseen health and economic crisis. It causes the deaths of up to 350,000 people and costs low- and middle-income countries more than USD 170 billion in lost productivity each year.
Our Solution
LABRI partners with governments to transition to safe ULAB recycling.
We combine national data with global evidence to support effective policy design, reducing the harms of unsafe recycling and promoting regulated systems that protect communities and the environment.
Awareness raising
1. Model the national harms of ULAB recycling
2. Develop national reports on the safety standards of ULAB recycling practices.
3. Demonstrate the economic and social benefits of transitioning to safe recycling.
Capacity building
1. Analyse national ULAB recycling practices to identify safety gaps.
2. Support the development of national policies that promote safer recycling systems.
3. Establish reporting systems to monitor and improve recycling safety over time.
Our Team
Tom Daniels
Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director
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Former Chief of Staff at GiveWell-funded charity Fortify Health, leading strategic projects, communications and fundraising.
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Qualified as a commercial lawyer at one of the UK’s largest law firms.
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Degrees in law and history from the University of Cambridge and the University of Law.
Micaella Rogers
Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director
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Former economic and policy consultant, advising governments, corporates and major NGOs across Africa.
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Experienced global health and development researcher, including as a research fellow with Ambitious Impact.
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Degrees in economics and social sciences from the University of Cape Town and the University of Oxford.
Engage with LABRI
Discover more about our work and potential partnership opportunities with LABRI as part of our mission to improve lead-acid battery recycling.
