2001-2004: Mercury reduction projects swapped out over 3,000 mercury switches in cars

Also increased fluorescent tube recycling in targeted areas and reduced mercury pollution from industrial boilers.

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2001: Mercury Reduction Act

In 2001, we helped pass the Mercury Reduction Act, including a first-in-the-nation phase out of mercurycontaining thermostats, as well as phase out of mercury-containing thermometers, auto switches and novelty products. Oregon became a leader in cutting harmful mercury from our waste stream. This act was a major step in Oregon Environmental Council’s efforts to protect children’s health, as well as Oregon’s rivers and fish.
January 1, 2001, 12:11 am
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