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The University of New Mexico's Recycling Problem - Solved.
Monday, April 4, 2016
The
University of New Mexico is a nationally recognized leader in higher education that prides themselves in their use of sustainable practices to ensure a positive impact on the environment. As part of this commitment to being a “green university,” UNM searched for a safe and economical way to handle fluorescent lamp waste.
Since these lamps contain mercury and proper management and disposal is
regulated by the EPA, sending spent lamps to a local landfill was not an option. Instead, UNM would have to find a simple, sustainable solution for handling and disposing of lamps. This solution would have to:
1. Minimize storage of intact spent lamps
2. Reduce the potential for breakage during handling
3.
Meet state and federal recycling regulations4. Reduce costs
5.
Use minimal labor hours while keeping workers safe
“The UNM needs a safe and economical way to dispose of fluorescent lamps that requires less time, labor, storage space, and recedes cost for proper disposal.”
Scott George, University of New Mexico
How did the University of New Mexico find a simple, sustainable solution that met all of their needs?
Read the full case study here to find out how you can reduce costs and risk of potential lamp breakage in your facility with the help of
AirCycle.com.
Labels: Bulb Eater 3 with Intelli Technology, Green Campuses, Green Universities, New Mexico Recycling Regulations, University of New Mexico
Increase Work Environment Safety With Lamp Recycling
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
The Bulb Eater 3 drum top fluorescent lamp crusher with Intelli Technology is the most fun you can have disposing of lamps, but it’s also much more. This incredible innovation brings to mind efficiency, compliance, and most of all, safety. Mercury is a nerve poison that, when vaporized, can easily be absorbed into the lungs and blood stream. Federal regulations protect workers, and fines for improper disposal could be as much as $32,000 per occurrence.
Among the many reasons to use the
Bulb Eater 3®, which crushes an entire pallet of lamps into a 55-gallon drum, is the reduction of risk and liability associated with improper disposal. EPA studies have shown an estimated 2-3% accidental breakage rate while handling bulbs for pickup, releasing dangerous mercury gas into the work environment. The Bulb Eater 3 reduces labor by up to 20 hours per 1,000 lamps, which reduces time handling bulbs and chances of accidental breakage. Workers are safer, and liability is reduced.
How does lamp recycling create a safer work environment? Read more from Air Cycle
here.
Labels: Air Cycle Corporation, Bulb Eater, Bulb Eater 3 with Intelli Technology, Safe Facilities, Safer Work Environment, Worker Safety
Bulb Eater 3 Named Best New Recycling Product of 2015
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Air Cycle is proud to announce that the Bulb
Eater 3 was chosen from the most innovative products around the globe to be
named the Environmental Protection New Product of the Year in 2015. Each year, Environmental
Protection’s contest attracts product entries in nine award categories,
including health & safety/cleanup, water, wastewater, software/SaaS, and
air quality & climate.
We are proud to announce that the Bulb Eater 3 with Intelli Technology, our latest innovation in lamp crushing, has been named the Best New Recycling Product of 2015. Visit aircycle.com to hear more from our CEO on this incredible honor from Environmental Protection.
Labels: Air Cycle Corporation, Bulb Eater, Bulb Eater 3 with Intelli Technology, Lamp Crusher
