Electrical bulb disposal: where is it headed?

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Industrial and commercial users of fluorescent lighting are classified as hazardous waste generators and have to dispose of the spent bulb according to the Environmental Protection Agency's disposal regulations. Each state can develop its own regulation on fluorescent lamp disposal. Some hardware stores in Minnesota participate in the fluorescent lamp recycling program as community drop-off points for the spent bulbs. Others believe that hardware stores' participation in fluorescent lamp recycling programs could increase the risk of mercury contamination of the ecosystem.

Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing, Hazardous Material Regulation, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Electric lamps, Fluorescent Lamps, Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Hazardous substances, Industry regulations, Waste management, Hazardous wastes

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The industry's helping hands inspire

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The American Hardware Manufacturers Assn and the American Red Cross have initiated the Hardware Industry Relief Effort (HIRE) program to help natural disaster victims. HIRE coordinates the efforts of home centers, lumber yards, hardware stores and manufacturers and lumber yards in donating products and services to those in need. Habitat for Humanity has also initiated a program to renovate more than 10,000 houses worldwide and offer no-interest mortgages to those planning to buy a house.

Home Centers, Lumber and other building materials, Lumber & Bldg Materials, Retail, Economic aspects, Column, Home center stores, Social policy, Habitat for Humanity, Disaster victims, American Red Cross, American Hardware Manufacturers Association, Lumber-yards, Lumberyards

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Retailers react to disabled, elderly shoppers' needs

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Hechinger Co has opened an Accessibility Center at its Washington DC Home Project Center that is designed to assist the disabled and the elderly in finding solutions to common household obstacles. The center has an interactive kiosk and gives information about how users can find cost-effective means of enhancing their daily activities and making their lives easier.

Disabled persons, Hechinger Co., HECHA

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