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Mercury is found in schools primarily because of mercury-containing
devices (such as thermostats and fever thermometers) and scientific laboratories
(both apparatuses and chemical reagents). Most of the programs to remove
mercury from schools have been enacted through legislation,
but some States have other types of programs to facilitate removal and clean-up
of mercury-containing materials in schools. In general, these school programs
are aimed at increasing/promoting mercury recycling, improving mercury management
in schools and educating teachers and students about mercury.
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School Lab Cleanout Program in Connecticut 2002-2003
Indiana
Mercury Reduction and
Recycling for Schools Pledge Program
Kansas Clean Sweep Mercury Collection Program
Schools - Mercury and Chemical Clean-out Project
Getting Mercury Out of Schools and Communities
School Science Laboratory and Mercury Clean-Out Program [PDF FIle, 1.0 MB]
School Mercury Reduction Program
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