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Recycling Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

by on 30. Dec, 2008 in chemicals, environment, health, lighting, recycling

One objection to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) that people often raise is the problem of disposing of them safely due to the mercury they contain. Mercury is a toxin that is particularly dangerous to the developing brains of children (and babies in utero) and is suspected of posing a heart risk to adults. The amount [...]

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