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by:EnviroServ Waste Management (Pty)Ltd based inGermiston, SOUTH AFRICA
Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps and other energy efficient lighting such as linear fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps contain hazardous elements such as mercury and cadmium (both known carcinogens) as well as lead. For this reason concern is growing about the environmental impact of these forms of lighting. There is a clear need for them to be disposed of responsibly. It ...
by:Eastern Environmental Technologies, Inc based inPort Chester, NEW YORK (USA)
The Phosphor found inside fluorescent lamps - not only the familiar tubes, but the new 'energy saver' lamps designed to replace conventional incandescent light bulbs - contains mercury. For that reason, used fluorescent lamps need to be handled and disposed of carefully. When one breaks or implodes, it releases mercury into the air and anyone nearby may be exposed to the ...