Why is it that our government always only thinks things half way through??
In Canada, within 5 years regular lightbulbs will be phased out, replaced with these new energy saving bulbs...but so far no one has thought ahead as to how to dispose of these.
I find it disturbing to read this article clip below. Just consider the future hazard this will pose! So much for "saving" the environment!
"When that happens with a compact fluorescent bulb (when it breaks), the mercury vaporizes, travels in a general northern direction with the atmosphere and is deposited. It then is absorbed into plant and animal systems, as well as the soil.
Last month, Health Canada issued new recommendations for fish consumption, due to rising levels of mercury that has made its way into the food chain.
What's needed, said Pushchak, is a curbside collection system for all household hazardous waste. "
So until then, I guess we're to enjoy being slowly poisoned to death.
2007-04-30
11:43:51
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