http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/06/21/wm-acquires-lamptracker-expands-recycling-capabilities/ The Executive's Daily Green Briefing Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:43 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/06/21/wm-acquires-lamptracker-expands-recycling-capabilities/comment-page-1/#comment-1957 Ann Beckett Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:57:12 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/06/21/wm-acquires-lamptracker-expands-recycling-capabilities/#comment-1957 Do the intensive rigid plastic (fossil fuel derived), packaging of the new CFL energy saver lighting, coupled with the carbon cost of shipping them from China where most are manufactured and now the carbon cost of re-shipping them for recycling in foil (not easily composted) bags by any chance offset the carbon reduction advantages of using them? Or are we just going in circles here... Do the intensive rigid plastic (fossil fuel derived), packaging of the new CFL energy saver lighting, coupled with the carbon cost of shipping them from China where most are manufactured and now the carbon cost of re-shipping them for recycling in foil (not easily composted) bags by any chance offset the carbon reduction advantages of using them? Or are we just going in circles here…

]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/06/21/wm-acquires-lamptracker-expands-recycling-capabilities/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 Mark A. Ceaser Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:38:12 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/06/21/wm-acquires-lamptracker-expands-recycling-capabilities/#comment-1800 This is a great idea and an excellent venture between the largest handler of mercury bearing wastes and the largest retailer in North America. I've recently written an article on the advantages of a national fluorescent bulb recycling law in Environmental Protection and , in August, Pollution Equipment News. One key point to consider in the handling of these devices is having the proper materials on hand for cleaning up a broken bulb. Consider the purchase of a mercury spill kit to have on hand in case such an incident occurs to avoid high professional cleaning costs and possible EPA fines for illegal disposal. Always use a mercury recycler for disposal of such items. This is a great idea and an excellent venture between the largest handler of mercury bearing wastes and the largest retailer in North America. I’ve recently written an article on the advantages of a national fluorescent bulb recycling law in Environmental Protection and , in August, Pollution Equipment News. One key point to consider in the handling of these devices is having the proper materials on hand for cleaning up a broken bulb. Consider the purchase of a mercury spill kit to have on hand in case such an incident occurs to avoid high professional cleaning costs and possible EPA fines for illegal disposal. Always use a mercury recycler for disposal of such items.

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