Mercury - Schools: Table of Contents

Welcome to the Mercury - Schools Topic Hub. Information and links to on-line pollution prevention resources for Mercury - Schools are presented here. Each section references "essential links" and the search (provided at left) can help you find more specifically the resources you need. The sections in this hub are:

Background and Overview - contains information on the nature of the problem and reasons for focusing on mercury

Operations - contains detailed information on where mercury is found in schools

Reasons for Change - contains the rationale for eliminating mercury from schools, including: liability; regulatory; and health and safety issues, all of which apply to the mercury waste generated in typical operations

P2 Opportunities - contains information about ways to reduce mercury, including case studies, success stories, waste reduction guides, and technical assistance provider contacts

Complete List of Links - Lists all resources referenced in this hub. If you know of resources that relate to this topic, please let us know. We will review all submissions and include them in the collection if they provide non-biased information not currently covered.

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The Mercury - Schools Topic Hub was developed by: Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable Contact email:glrppr@wmrc.uiuc.edu