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
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
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
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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
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Former economic and policy consultant at Genesis Analytics, 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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Economist with degrees from the University of Cape Town and the University of Oxford.
Our Advisors
Patrick Stadler
Patrick is the Co-Founder and Chair of the Board of the GiveWell top charity, New Incentives. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Pour Demain, a non-profit think tank.
Isabel Arjmand
Isabel is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of LeRA, an organisation that conducts research to identify and eliminate causes of childhood lead poisoning.
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