EcoWaste Coalition warns of mercury pollution from lamp waste.
MANILA, Philippines — Environmental group, EcoWaste Coalition called on the local governments to impose a collection program for special wastes such as lamp waste.
This is due to health and environmental risks posed by mercury-containing wastes.
According to Dr. Bessie Antonio, a toxicologist, mercury exposure can affect the nervous, digestive, respiratory and immune systems.
Aside from this, when mercury vaporizes it can contaminate the air and the environment.
The environment group said one of the causes of mercury pollution is unsafe handling and improper disposal of fluorescent bulbs that contain mercury.
According to the Environmental Management Bureau, over 370 tons of mercury-waste products are disposed of each year. — UNTV News & Rescue
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