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Light disposal plan a brilliant idea
19 March 2007
Light disposal plan a brilliant idea
Green Party Spokesperson on Waste Issues Nandor Tanczos is hailing an attempt by lighting manufacturers and distributors to find an environmental way of disposing of lights containing mercury.
"This is the kind of mature and commonsense approach from business that is needed on waste.
"Business New Zealand should follow the Lighting Council's example, instead of exhibiting the usual 'not my problem Jack' mentality.
"It's just not good enough for brand owners to say their responsibility for their product finishes the moment it leaves their premises. They do have to share responsibility for what happens at the end of that product's life.
"This initiative is a most welcome one, and totally in tune with the approach of my Waste Minimisation Bill," says Nandor.
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