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Environmental risks by low-energy light bulbs

5 January, 2008
Low-energy bulb disposal warning. BBCnews. Jan.5, 2008..The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs.  It says because the bulbs contain small amounts of mercury, more information about safe recycling is needed. It also wants health warnings printed on packaging and information on how to clear up smashed bulbs in the home. But a toxicologist has played down the risks, saying several bulbs would have to be smashed at once to pose a danger.[ See ]. See also: Recommendations to be implemented by the relevant agencies all over the national territory regarding light bulbs. Brazil. (send by Ana Digon)
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