Walmart Mercury Reduction Move in CF LightBulbs
WalMart will lower the amount of mercury in the compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) sold in its stores, that will remove an average of 360 pounds of mercury per 100 million bulbs sold. ...
... "To reduce the amount of mercury in its CFLs, WalMart worked closely with manufacturers GE, Royal Philips, Osram Sylvania and Lights of America. All four suppliers committed to achieving a greater reduction in mercury content than the 5 mg standard set by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) earlier this year. These suppliers will also adhere to clean production techniques that will minimize mercury pollution from factories manufacturing CFLs. " ...
Via WalMart Stores, Inc.: WalMart Announces Major Mercury Reduction in Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs