mercury lamp News
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Collimated Beam Device
The PearlBeam from AquiSense Technologies is a compact collimated beam device employing UV-C LEDs emitting radiation in the germicidal range. Its small size and ease of use allows the realization of a table-top homogenized UV delivery system, which can be operated virtually anywhere in laboratory or even field locations. Unlike mercury-lamp systems, the PearlBeam features a narrow-band emission ...
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World’s Largest Compact Fluorescent Lamp Manufacturer And World’s Largest Environmental Company Join Forces To Increase Lamp Recycling Participation
Lombard, IL (October 30, 2007) - Veolia Environmental Services (Veolia) is proud to announce it has reached an agreement with TCP, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), to promote recycling of mercury-containing lamps. CFLs are seven times more energy efficient than incandescent lamps. TCP will promote Veolia’s prepaid lamp recycling program, RECYCLEPAK® on ...
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Oliver Lawal awarded the IUVA Volunteer Award and named IUVA President-Elect
On February 2nd AquiSense’s President Oliver Lawal was named the winner of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) UV Light Award for Volunteer Recognition 2016 as well as the President-Elect for IUVA. The award was presented to Oliver for his dedication to furthering the mission of the IUVA and special work over the past years as the organizations Treasurer. During the IUVA World ...
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WEEE recycling firm faces mercury charges
An electrical recycling firm charged with exposing employees to mercury will appear at Huddersfield Magistrates Court on 20 July. Electrical Waste Recycling Group, based in Kirkheaton in Huddersfield, is being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. Company director Craig Thompson is also facing charges. The firm recycles waste electrical and electronic equipment, including light tubes ...
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Mercury Recycling suffers drop in sales
Lamp and mercury waste recycler Mercury Recycling is looking at expanding into battery and LCD display recycling after it experienced a 9% sales drop in 2009. Its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2009 showed that Mercury Recycling remained profitable despite sales dropping from GBP£3.074 million to GBP£2.789 million in 2009. Pre-tax profits finished at GBP£333,000 but were down ...
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MA DEP mercury regulations
Name & Citation of Regulation(s) Collection, Recycling, Labeling and Sales Ban of Mercury-added Products; and Disposal Prohibition of Mercury-added Products in Solid Waste–310 CMR 19.00 (amended), 74.00 (amended), 75.00 (amended), 76.00 (added). Brief Explanation and Rationale for Changes Signed into law in July 2006, the “Massachusetts Mercury Management Act” is designed ...
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Environnement S.A launches Ecodesigned AQMS e-Series of analyzers
The e-Series of analyzers has been designed with a special consideration to the environmental impacts of the product during its whole lifecycle. The measurement modules of the e-Series are fitted in closed cell expanded polypropylene foam (EPP*) that has outstanding cushioning properties, high strength-to-weight ratio and efficient thermal and electrical insulation. Components such as tubes, ...
By ENVEA
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Development of a NASA prototype unit-dynaJets
DYNAFLOW, INC. has successfully developed a prototype water reclamation and disinfection unit for NASA Advanced Life Support Systems. The prototype loop design is based on DYNAFLOW’s cavitating jet technology using the DYNAJETS® developed through funding provided by NASA. Through this development, the capability of the DYNAJETS® to both oxidize organic compounds and to disinfect contaminated ...
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Compact Fluorescent Disposal Simplified
CFLs have gained momentum with the latest green push and Wal-Mart's commitment to sell 100 million over the next year. Despite high front-end costs, compact fluorescents use 50-80% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescents. Additionally, CFLs reduce air and water pollution, give off high-quality light and can be used nearly everywhere. Despite the obvious ...
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EPA and Macy’s announce settlement over hazardous waste management violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., have agreed to a settlement over hazardous waste management violations at Macy’s stores in Albany and Garden City, N.Y. EPA alleged in 2007 that Macy’s failed to properly identify and handle spent fluorescent and other types of light bulbs at the two stores. Macy’s has agreed to pay a $49,725 penalty and to ...
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16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017
The 16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017 will take place from January 17 – 20, 2017 in Salzburg, Austria. IERC 2017 is the recycling industry’s most important event, bringing together over 500 international decision makers: producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbisher, NGOs, regulators and many more. ...
By ICM AG
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Veolia Environmental Services Announces Pre-paid Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Recycling Program for Households
Lombard, Ill. — July 24, 2007 — Veolia Environmental Services (Veolia ES) TechnicalSolutions has created a user-friendly way for consumers to safely recycle smallquantities of lighting wastes. The RECYCLEPAK® Consumer CFL Kit provides a safe,cost-effective and comprehensive recycling solution for households.“Following the success of our RECYCLEPAK® program for small to medium sizedbusinesses, we ...
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16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017
The 16th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2017 will take place from January 17 – 20, 2017 in Salzburg, Austria. IERC 2017 is the recycling industry’s most important event, bringing together over 500 international experts: producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbishers, NGOs, regulators and many more. Topics ...
By ICM AG
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Veolia Environmental Services Honors Rinchem with its Environmental Stewardship Award
Lombard, IL - The Electronics Recycling Division (ERD) of Veolia Environmental Services North America is pleased to announce a winner of its Environmental Stewardship Award for 2006. Rinchem Company, Inc., a chemical management services provider based in Albuquerque, NM, is one of this year's recipients. Each year, Veolia's ERD selects valued customers from each region that has exhibited a ...
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Manufacturer of concrete mixing equipment in Indianola, Iowa, to pay $59,775 civil penalty for hazardous waste violations (IA)
Cemen Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of concrete mixing equipment, has agreed to pay a $59,775 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of alleged violations of federal hazardous waste laws at its facility in Indianola, Iowa. EPA Region 7 conducted inspections of Cemen Tech’s facility at 1700 N. 14th Street in Indianola in 2007 and 2009, according to an administrative consent ...
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Mercury spotlight: The toxic lamps that shall not be turned off
The most recent call by the UN to phase out mercury-added products by 2020 is poised to give lawmakers and a handful of powerful companies a headache. This week, Mauro Anastasio looks into the long-standing battle to ban fluorescent lamps in the EU. Batteries, thermometers, fluorescent lamps, cosmetics and other products containing mercury have their days numbered, the UN Environment Programme ...
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How UV lamp works? Low pressure and Medium pressure UV
In this article we aim to answer the basic questions about UV systems. Such as: What are UV lamps used for? How UV lamp or its UV light works? How does UV damage DNA and kill bacteria? Moreover, we want to show you the different types of UV used for water treatment. What is UV Light? UV light is light spectrum invisible to the human eye. The ultraviolet light comes after violet on the light ...
By Lifetech
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EEE producers no longer required to fund WEEE collections from kerbside
Producers of electrical and electronic equipment will no longer have to fund waste electrical and electronic equipment collections from kerbside under new amendments to the recast WEEE Directive. The long-awaited draft report from the European Parliament’s Rapporteur Karl-Heinz Florenz outlines a number of proposed changes for the WEEE industry including a 65% WEEE collection target for all ...
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Great Lakes States Seek Comment on Mercury Reduction Strategy
CHICAGO, Illinois, August 29, 2007 (ENS) - The Great Lakes Regional Collaboration has opened a 60 day public comment period for its Draft Great Lakes Mercury In Products Phase-Down Strategy. In April 2006, the GLRC began development of a basin-wide strategy for the phase-down of mercury in products and waste. The proposal calls for action in five product areas and five economic sectors ...
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Waste Management LampTracker, Inc., to pay $118,800 penalty for hazardous waste violations at Kaiser, Mo., Facility
Waste Management LampTracker, Inc., has agreed to pay a $118,800 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of violations of its Missouri Hazardous Waste Permit and the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its permitted Kaiser, Mo., facility and a nearby unpermitted materials staging area. Waste Management LampTracker, which collects and recycles universal waste ...
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