Free Webinar: Implementing Efficient Lamp Recycling

Tune in at 12:00 pm CST on Wednesday, June 22 for a free webinar as Joe Day, senior account executive at Air Cycle, explains why recycling spent fluorescent lamps matters and how to select and implement the most efficient recycling method for your facility.

Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot!

Date: Wednesday, June 22

Time: 12:00 pm CST

Length: 20 minutes

Strategies to Plan for T12 Phase-Out

With the recent U.S. Department of Energy-mandated phase out of T12 magnetic ballasts and next year's end to production of T12 lamps, now is the time to begin planning for your facility's transition to higher-efficiency T8 and T5 lamps.

This article from FacilitiesNet explains how to maximize the cost-effectiveness of a retrofit and realize energy savings by taking advantage of upgrade incentive programs.

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When T12s burn out or are replaced in a lighting retrofit they should be recycled to ensure that their mercury content does not contaminate your facility or the environment. The Bulb Eater® lamp crushing system from Air Cycle makes it easy, reducing labor by up to 20 hours per 1,000 lamps and minimizing storage space by up to 80%. Click here to learn more or request a quote.

New State E-Waste Laws in Effect

Last year, seven states passed legislation mandating statewide electronic waste recycling, bringing the the total number of states with such laws to 25, according to this article from Electronics TakeBack Coalition. If you haven't already learned about the regulations governing the disposal of e-waste in your state, now is the time to read up as more states have already or will soon introduce e-waste disposal legislation.

The article includes a map comparing current and newly or soon to be introduced state e-waste legislation. Laws vary extensively from state to state, so check with your state environmental agency to learn how your e-waste is regulated.

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EasyPak™ prepaid mail-in containers from Air Cycle Corporation make it simple to recycle electronic waste, spent fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and batteries. The automatic reordering Sustainable Program minimizes paperwork, can be canceled at any time, and only ships a replacement container after the full container is mailed in. Click here learn more or sign up now.

Introducing New CFL Premium Bulb Eater®

Air Cycle Corporation is pleased to announce the CFL Premium Bulb Eater®, a new version of the award-winning lamp crushing system. The CFL Premium is designed to safely crush and store up to 3,000 compact fluorescent lamps prior to recycling, and can also crush tube lamps.

With the Bulb Eater, facility managers can save up to 20 hours of labor per 1,000 lamps, minimize spent lamp storage requirements by up to 80% and reduce overall lamp recycling costs by up to 50%.

The CFL Premium is available in select areas of the United States and internationally. Click here to request pricing or to check availability in your area. Feel free to contact us at anytime with questions about the CFL Premium or other Bulb Eater products.