April E-Newsletter
This month in PEISN...
1. Proper Disposal of Fluorescent Bulbs
2. Education for Sustainable Development Regional Centre of Expertise
3. 2010 ACASE Conference Update
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1. Proper Disposal of Fluorescent Bulbs
IWMC would like to remind customers that while fluorescent lights use less energy and last longer, the full environmental benefits can only be realized when they are SAFELY and properly disposed of after use. Fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, therefore it is very important that correct practices are used to prevent environmental contamination. Do not put broken or used fluorescent bulbs in your waste stream…they are considered hazardous waste.
Examples of bulbs that contain mercury are:
- 8’ or 4’ linear fluorescent bulbs
- compact fluorescent bulbs
- U-tubes and circular bulbs
- Linear fluorescent bulbs such as tanning bulbs, grow bulbs, black lights, etc.
- High Intensity Discharge bulbs used for street lights, flood lights, and car headlights.
Homeowners may take used and broken bulbs to a Waste Watch Drop-Off Centre to be disposed of. There is no charge for disposal.
Businesses may purchase an approved lamp crusher for self disposal, or contact Superior Sanitation or a certified Hazardous Waste Carrier for service.
For information on how to safely clean small mercury spills from a broken fluorescent bulb, please visit either IWMC’s or the Department of Energy, Environment and Forestry’s website or contact Customer Service at 1-888-280-8111 or info@iwmc.pe.ca
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2. ESD RCE
The United Nations University’s institute of advanced studies has an ESD program which promotes Regional Centers of Expertise (RCE). These are networks of existing formal, non-formal and informal education organizations mobilized to deliver ESD to a regional community.
While the application deadline for this year’s RCE proposals is coming to pass, we are interested in looking at the feasibility of having an RCE on PEI sometime in the future.
For more information on the program visit:
http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=108&ddlID=183
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3. 2010 ACASE Conference Update
The 2010 ACASE Conference proposal submission deadline has come to pass and we have an exciting collection of sessions and trips planned. We are still however looking to fill a few spots so if you’re interested in presenting a session, call Isaac Quinn at 902-368-6624.
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Isaac Quinn
Education for Sustainable Development Intern
P.E.I. Dept. of Education and Early Childhood Development
Tel: (902) 368-6624
Email: iaquinn@edu.pe.ca
