Abstract
Mercury has been used for many years in a wide variety of products that end up in the municipal solid waste stream. Programs to prevent mercury pollution are essential to successful integrated waste management systems. These programs, in turn, rely heavily on education of businesses, waste management professionals, and the general public about why mercury is a problem and how they can prevent mercury pollution. This presentation will illustrate several approaches to outreach and education about mercury pollution prevention. The materials are designed for many different types of audiences, including healthcare professionals; electrical, heating, and building contractors; office building maintenance personnel; and waste management services providers. The materials also address the concerns of the general public, since so many mercury-containing products are in homes and offices. The materials make people aware of the need to manage mercury-containing products responsibly.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 9 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1998 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 91st Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Air & Waste Management Association - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Jun 14 1998 → Jun 18 1998 |
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| Other | Proceedings of the 1998 91st Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Air & Waste Management Association |
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| City | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Period | 6/14/98 → 6/18/98 |
