Shedding some light on mercury lamps
http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2006/sep/science/kc_lamps.html

Environmental Science and Technology Online, American Chemical Society


This Environmental Science and Technology article discusses the problem created when mercury-containing lamps are not recycled. The article provides statistics on the amount of bulbs being disposed and the quantity of mercury that may be improperly disposed. It also suggests possible solution to the potentially hazardous mercury disposal. The article features in-text links to related topics.


Subject: Environmental Science:Waste:Toxic and Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Science:Policy:US National Policy, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Waste Reduction/Recycling
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Public Policy, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science