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Texas Army National Guard
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Vehicle Maintenance |
Industry: Government Agency-Includes Military |
Wastes Reduced: Batteries |
Substance: Lead/Acid |
Equipment: Optima Batteries |
Location: Camp Mabry, Austin TX |
Contact: LTC Don Tryce |
Phone: (512) 465-5001 ext 5717 |
Description:
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P2 Application:
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Environmental Benefits:
The batteries are expected to last 12 years as compared with a 2.5 year lifetime of the batteries presently used. The extended life batteries will reduce waste disposal by a factor of almost 5. There is no "free acid" that can leak and cause environmental damage. At 40 pounds the battery is almost half the weight of a conventional battery, thus reducing waste and making it much easier to handle.
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Details of Reductions
Additional Information :
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