DEFRA looks to tighten environmental rules on lamp crushing

DEFRA’s increased scrutiny of mobile lamp crushing rules is part of a wider debate about environmental permit exemptions

by Conor McGlone
If not done properly recycling lamps can release mercury vapour and mercury containing phosphor powder. Photograph: Homestudio/123RF
If not done properly recycling lamps can release mercury vapour and mercury containing phosphor powder. Photograph: Homestudio/123RF

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