Throw away the light bulb the right way,
good for the world, good for us.
Does everyone know? Disposing of waste lamps requires special care, especially fluorescent lamps. with main components such as glass and lampholders that can be recycled But there are also toxic substances such as mercury and phosphor powder. coated tube which has a harmful effect on the human body, such as staff collecting and transporting garbage. They can also contaminate water sources and the food cycle. If it is disposed of improperly, it can have long-term effects that are difficult to correct.
Therefore, discarding unused light bulbs So it is important that everyone should not be overlooked.Today , LeKise would like to introduce. “Disposing of light bulbs in the right way is good for us, good for the world”. What should I do?
With 3 simple methods that anyone can do.
1. Put in a box - Put the discarded light bulb in the cardboard box that you received when you bought the bulb. because the box is designed to support the tube or if there is no lamp box Wrap the bulbs in several layers of newspaper to prevent them from scattering.
2. Write a message - stick to the side of the box or wrap it as “Used light bulbs” so that the waste collection and transport staff can clearly see.
3. Garbage Separation – Put the trash in the right bin. It should be disposed of in a hazardous waste bin. (red bins or gray bins with orange lids) provided by the municipality or government. Do not dispose of them in general trash. If not, they should be placed in a prominent place. No risk of breakage or damage to garbage collectors and environmental contamination.
Additional information: The color of the trash can is divided into 4 colors according to each type of use.
Green Trash : Supports perishable and biodegradable waste. Can be composted to make fertilizer such as vegetables, fruits, food scraps, leaves
Yellow bins: Yellow bins support waste that can be recycled or sold, such as glass, paper, plastic, metal.
Blue bin: Blue bin supports non-biodegradable waste. It is non-toxic and not worth recycling, such as candy wrappers. Instant noodle sachets, plastic bags, food-stained foam and foil.
Red trash bin or gray bin with orange lid : Supports waste that is harmful to living things. and the environment such as fluorescent lamps, medicine bottles, batteries, spray paint cans insecticide cans
Containers for various hazardous substances, How are you doing with disposing of light bulbs in the right way, good for us, good for the world? Just like this, it will make it safe for both the collector and the discarded person.
Thank you for information from : Office of the Environment
