RT null T1 Economics of Conversion to Mercury-Free Products A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Global Mercury Partnership, A1 Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, A2 Morose, G. A2 Lindberg, J. YR 2011 FD 2011-10 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13871 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/13871 NO This report provides information from case studies of two firms involved with transitioning from mercury-containing to mercury-free products in the medical technology industry. One firm, American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC), is a manufacturer of diagnostic medical devices with operations in Hauppauge, New York, United States. The ADC study, which is more quantitative in nature, examines the company’s experience with sphygmomanometers and digital thermometers. The other participating firm, Rayovac Hearing Aid Battery Division, is a manufacturer of miniature batteries for the hearing instrument market with plant operations in Portage, Wisconsin, USA and Washington, United Kingdom. NO https://www.unep.org/chemicalsandwaste/Portals/9/Mercury/UNEP%20Economics%20of%20Conversion%20to%20Mercury-free%20Report%20Final%20102611_finaldraft_wAPP.pdf DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026