mercury
Recycle Your Electronics
Did you know that most TVs and computer monitors contain two to eight pounds of toxic lead? Many electronics contain other toxic metals like mercury and cadmium, too. If any of these contaminants get into our rivers, streams, or lakes, they can harm our health and damage the environment.
Most TVs and computers contain a cathode ray tube (CRT). Electronic products containing a CRT may not be placed in the garbage (Minnesota Statutes ยง115A.9565).
Heavy Metal Toxins: Outside and Inside
Lead and Mercury. Toxic Heavy Metals. Brain toxins. Do these sound like far-away problems for scientists to ponder? Guess again. Both mercury and lead can often be found in our own kitchens, homes and even grocery stores. Exposure to these heavy metals can cause memory, reproductive and nervous system problems for adults and affect the brain development of babies and young children. By learning more about these toxins and taking certain precautions, you can reduce the effects from these indoor and outdoor hazards.
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