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So Long, Mercury Thermometers

Megan Dobransky, February 28th, 2011

While it's next to impossible for you to get a mercury thermometer in your home, they are still prevalent in some industries. Well, not any more. Today, Feb. 28, is the last day that the National Institute of Standards and Technology's 110-year-old calibration service will operate. The service ensures accuracy of mercury thermometers for chemical, pharmaceutical and petroleum groups. Without it, these ... read more

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The Scoop on Mercury Thermostats

Jennifer Berry, July 13th, 2009

With a growing number of states enacting thermostat recycling laws, information regarding these programs is becoming increasingly vital. This growth in concern is riding the current wave of debate regarding extended producer responsibility (EPR), the concept that manufacturers and vendors are responsible for the cost of managing their end-of-life products in an environmentally responsible way. Following suit, Earth911.com recently ... read more

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Mercury Unnecessary in Many Consumer Products

Trey Granger, November 7th, 2008

The U.S. EPA has concluded that mercury is not a necessary ingredient in a number of consumer products, and subsequently developed a searchable database of products that contain mercury and possible non-mercury alternatives. Mercury is a commonly known ingredient in many thermometers and thermostats, but it's also found in batteries, fluorescent lamps and the switches in cars and electronics. It ... read more

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Wall Street Journal Refers Readers To Earth 911 For Community Information On Proper Handling Of Items Containing Mercury

Larry Cummings, September 5th, 2003

Pheonix, AZ., September 5, 2003 - The Wall Street Journal included Earth 911 as the place to check for recycling options for mercury containing items in a news item it ran on Tuesday, September 2nd. You can read the brief article here. Earth 911 has been working with the State of Florida and the State of Georgia on ... read more

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