Author: John Dever
East Penn’s First On-Site Battery Recycling Event Draws Over 300 Vehicles, Collects Over 800 Batteries
May 4, 2026East Penn Manufacturing is proud to announce the successful results of its first-ever public Power2Recycle drive-thru battery return event, held April 25 in Lyon Station, PA. In just four hours, the event welcomed 307 vehicles and collected 828 used lead…
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O’Reilly Auto Parts Names East Penn as Supplier of the Year
March 27, 2026We are pleased to announce that East Penn has been recognized as the 2025 Supplier of the Year by O’Reilly Auto Parts. This prestigious honor is given to a supplier demonstrating exceptional overall performance, specifically in high-quality product delivery, reliable…
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APRIL 25 BATTERY RECYCLING EVENT FAQs
March 25, 2026When and where is the event taking place? The drive-thru recycling event will be held April 25 from 8 AM to 12 PM at the administration building of East Penn Manufacturing. This is ACROSS THE STREET from our manufacturing facilities….
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East Penn Ranked as a Best Place to Work in Two States and on a National Level
March 24, 2026We are pleased to announce that East Penn has been honored as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania and Texas, as well as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing on a national…
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Lead: A Critical Mineral for a Sustainable Future
November 13, 2025The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently made a historic update. On November 7, it added lead to the 2025 List of Critical Minerals. This recognition underscores what many in the battery and recycling industries have known for decades: lead is…
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Powering Change, Right Here in Pennsylvania
October 17, 2025Pennsylvania isn’t just home. It’s a place where innovation and sustainability come together. East Penn Manufacturing is proof: By combining cutting-edge battery technology with our Power2Recycle initiative, we’re helping consumers make a real environmental impact. Through Power2Recycle, our consumers play…
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Battery Council International: North America’s Recycling Deficit Highlights Need for Stronger Domestic Capacity
At East Penn Manufacturing, we’re proud to share insights from Battery Council International (BCI), the leading voice of the battery industry on recycling, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The following post was originally published on the BCI website and highlights…
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Greenwashing vs. Genuine Sustainability: Why UL Validation Matters
September 22, 2025We’ve all seen the buzzwords — eco-friendly, sustainable, recyclable, green. They make us feel good about the choices we’re making, but how often do we stop and ask: Are these claims actually true? The reality is that not all “green”…
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Should you throw your dead battery in the ocean? Really?
August 27, 2025Should you throw your dead battery in the ocean? Really? NO! Absolutely NOT! Over the last few years, there’s been misinformation posted online claiming that throwing dead batteries in the ocean is good for the environment. Here’s an example…
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How Advancing Technology Enhances Better Recycling
August 11, 2025Items we use every day used to pose serious recycling challenges. For example, look no further than the cap on your plastic bottle. Did you know that each year, millions of these caps would end up in oceans, landfills, and…
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