Energizer set to debut mercury-free batteries

ST. LOUIS Energizer plans to roll out a new line of eco-friendly hearing aid batteries this fall. The company plans to debut its mercury-free hearing aid batteries on or before Oct. 1 at all major retailers.

The hearing aid batteries will come in four sizes and will be the first batteries of their kind to contain no mercury, a heavy metal that ends up in landfills when the batteries are thrown out.

"While the amount of mercury we removed was small in comparison to other mercury-containing products, we're nevertheless pleased to be taking the lead with our hearing aid batteries," said Serge Traylor, Energizer brand manager.