The mercury contained within just one fluorescent tube can pollute
around 30,000 litres of water beyond a safe level for drinking. Due to
it's high toxicity and tougher regulations governing its disposal,
landfill and incineration are no longer acceptable ways to safely
dispose of mercury containing waste.
Recovery and recycling of these products saves landfill space, and helps to safeguard our environment from contamination.
Each
of us has a responsibility to future generations to implement recycling
now to ensure long term environmental sustainability.