Fluorescent lamps and older household thermostats contain mercury -- a toxic heavy metal that can pollute our waterways and cause serious human health problems when it enters the environment. Recycling these products is an easy way to prevent the health and environmental impacts of this dangerous metal. On this free webinar, PSI's expert speakers will explore the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from safe mercury product management initiatives nationwide, particularly in rural areas. 

• What collection programs currently exist, and how do they work? 
• How do regulatory programs, mandated by extended producer responsibility laws, compare to voluntary programs? 
• What outreach and other strategies are most effective in increasing rural thermostat and fluorescent lamp collection? 
• How can we expand outreach to different stakeholder groups, including contractors, utility companies, building owners and managers, universities, and others?

Speakers with years of experience will cover these questions and more. Complete with an ample Q&A period, this webinar will leave you with a list of tangible techniques for increasing collection of mercury products in your community.

Tom Murray

Project Coordinator

Thermostat Recycling Corporation

Megan Pryor

Environmental Specialist, Product Stewardship Programs

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Peter Thermos

Program Manager

LightRecycle Washington

Christine Mathis

Environment Engineer

Town of Burlington, MA Board of Health

Scott Cassel (Moderator)

Chief Executive Officer + Founder

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