1. Lamp Breakage Issues

2. Have not: Determined how big of an issue it is.
Different information on breakage from different lamp recyclers
USEPA estimated 1.5 tons/year of Hg emissions – based on 2002 California DTS mercury report
CA DTSC report estimated that 23% of total municipal waste discarded was from fluorescent lamps
TCLP compliant lamps vs. amount of mercury emissions
Anecdotal information from DTSC report that 25% of fluorescent tubes disposed are “non-hazardous”

3. Have not:
Addressed how to prevent breakage in containers and during shipping.
Most effective containment materials?
Was the Brosseau study peer reviewed and published in a reputable journal?
Better packaging in containers?

4. Other considerations:
Shatter resistant lamps?
Cost
Recyclability