DEQ - Alternatives to Mercury

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Alternatives to Mercury

Material input (product) substitutions means using less toxic, "environmentally friendly" substitutes in compounds and devises.

Selecting Alternative Mercury Free Products
Alternatives for Mercury in Buildings

This P2 practice is most suitable to mercury and best exemplified by substituting digital, alcohol, or gallinstan (mercury-free) thermometers in place of mercury filled thermometers. For more information about the dangers of using mercury thermometers:

In instances where no viable substitute exists, such as in fluorescent lamps, employing best management practices would be the preferred approach.

Waste Reduction and Proper Waste Management of Products Containing Mercury
Health Care Products Known to Contain Mercury & Alternatives (Word 6.0 document)
Consumer Products Known to Contain Mercury & Alternatives (Word 6.0 document)
Mercury Product Alternatives; Sustainable Hospitals


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•	Mercury P2 Mission Statement
•	Mercury Pollution Prevention Task Force
•	Summary of Michigan's Mercury Reduction Activities
•	Michigan Mercury Action Plan
•	EPA Mercury Site
•	Mercury Air Issues
•	Mercury Legislation