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T12 Lamp Phase-Out: Managing the Change

With the upcoming phase-out of many popular T12 lamp variants just months away, many facility managers face a dilemma about how to handle the change.

This article from Main Line Media News covers several possible approaches to dealing with the shift, and highlights the aesthetic, environmental and economic benefits (including a reduction in lighting electricity costs of between 25 and 40 percent) that facility managers can expect from upgrading to a more efficient lighting system.

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When old T12s burn out or are replaced in a lighting retrofit, try a simple and efficient Air Cycle recycling solution. Recycling keeps mercury out of the environment and you compliant with environmental regulations. Learn more » Air Cycle recycling solutions

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Want to keep up with current recycling and lighting trends? Then sign up for the Air Cycle eNewsletter and join nearly 40,000 subscribers for the latest industry news and updates once a month!

When the time comes to recycle wastes, an Air Cycle recycling solution can save time and hassle, and help ensure compliance with recycling regulations. Learn more » Air Cycle solutions

How Not to Crush Spent Light Bulbs...

While safely crushing and storing spent fluorescent bulbs--and the mercury they contain--can be easy and cost-effective with Air Cycle's Bulb Eater®, there are a few methods of light bulb crushing that should be avoided...

The Bulb Eater® contains 99.99% of mercury vapors released during crushing, well below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) acceptable standard for mercury exposure, while reducing recycling labor and storage requirements. Learn more » Bulb Eater® lamp crusher

New NY Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law

A New York law went into effect earlier this month that requires manufacturers to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries and bans disposal of such batteries in landfills. The new regulation was signed into law in December of last year and took effect on December 5 of this year. The law also requires recycling for laptop, camera, and cell phone batteries.

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EasyPak™ mail-in containers make recycling batteries simple. Time-saving EasyPak features include prepaid shipping, online, official Certificates of Recycling, and optional Sustainable Program automatic reordering. Learn more » EasyPak™ recycling containers

Congress Delays Incandescent Light Bulb Ban

While many facility managers have already phased out incandescent light bulbs in favor of energy-saving fluorescent lamps, any remaining incandescent bulbs will be allowed to remain in use for now, according to this article from the Chicago Tribune. Facility managers who have yet to make the switch in preparation for the ban will have until September 30, 2012, when the reprieve will end.

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When compact fluorescent lamps finally do burn out, Air Cycle solutions make recycling them easy and efficient. The Bulb Eater® CFL Premium can safely crush and store up to 3,000 CFLs, while EasyPak™ CFL Recycling Containers make recycling simple for smaller quantities.

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How it Works: The Lamp Recycling Process

Ever wonder what happens to all those spent lamps that are shipped from facilities via a Bulb Eater® drum or EasyPak™ container? I did, and learned that in recycling they undergo quite a process of transformation into raw materials for reuse!

First, upon arrival at the recycling center, lamps are automatically fed into pressurized processing machines (which prevent mercury from escaping into the air), while the Bulb Eater drum or EasyPak container is recycled or reused. Next, byproducts like phosphor powder are separated from the glass and metal components, which are stored for reuse. Finally, the mercury is safely isolated and extracted from the other materials. The components are now ready to be turned back into a fluorescent lamp or other product!

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The Bulb Eater® lamp crusher and EasyPak™ mail-in containers make it simple and cost-effective to recycle lamps and other wastes like ballasts, batteries, and electronics, and include time-saving features like visual Recycling Reports and official online Certificates of Recycling. Learn more » Air Cycle recycling solutions