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Joshua George CEO George Lane CTO Dr Vladan Martinović BD

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Joshua GeorgeCEOGeorge LaneCTODr Vladan MartinoviBD

Informal lead acid battery recyclingMexico50% of children suffer from lead poisoning

Brazil16.5% of children suffer from lead poisoningChronic lead poisoning has been declared a national public health emergency in China.25% of the Indian population tested positive for lead poisoning

Informal lead acid battery recycling

Pure Earth Worlds worst pollution reportPure Earth Worlds worst pollution reportInformal lead acid battery recycling puts peoples lives in danger

Our SolutionWe will sell a new system to lead acid battery recyclers.

The Process

Batteries are brokenLead smeltedPaste extractedAcid neutralisedCitrecycle ProcessA new way to recycle lead paste

High value oxideDirect feedstock for new batteries

We have a solution.Process DescriptionThe Citrecycle process is based on technology developed in the University of Cambridge.It is low cost, low temperature, low energy hydrometallurgical process, which recycles lead paste from lead acid batteries into a value added lead oxide feedstock for new batteries.We buy and break old batteries, separate the components and leach the lead paste with natural solvents. This is then turned into the lead oxide product which is sold to battery manufacturers.(We have x number of patents protecting this)The nature of the process provides a local, clean, safe and most Importantly -sustainable recycling solution for lead acid batteries.

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1. ReachSecure supply

Distributed operating modelGet out into less developed regions

Universal Plug-and-PlayLow infrastructure requirement

2. Absorb the Informal SectorStop them polluting

Money: Pay more for used batteries

Jobs: Provide employment in plants and supply network

Education: Teach them about the dangers of informal recycling

3. Profitability20 tonne per day system90 jobs directly

500 in supply network

Operating profit: 5 million

Because of, not in spite of our design

Opportunity

90% recycling rate1.5 billion40% current rate

Thanks

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