http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/ An exploration of urban sustainability Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 Sarah Carmicheal Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:47:27 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-1419 I think it is important to not throw mercury thermometers into the trash. There should be a better waste management system for dangerous substances like that. But you did the right thing in cleaning up the broken thermometer, I will give you that. I think it is important to not throw mercury thermometers into the trash. There should be a better waste management system for dangerous substances like that. But you did the right thing in cleaning up the broken thermometer, I will give you that.

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 John Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:19:39 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-1371 First thing that people should know when they have a broken mercury thermometer is not to attempt to repair it or touch the mercury. Follow the steps in removing the hazardous material and air the room. Still, it was quite surprising to find someone still using a mercury thermometer. First thing that people should know when they have a broken mercury thermometer is not to attempt to repair it or touch the mercury. Follow the steps in removing the hazardous material and air the room. Still, it was quite surprising to find someone still using a mercury thermometer.

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Lpg Gas Suppliers Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:41:10 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-908 Wow! It is interesting! I always knew that mercury was dangerous, but did not believe that such a small amount could do so much damage. Phew and I thought that home thermometer was a blessing. It surprises me to hear that we still produce them when clearly a digital alternative is much safer and probably more reliable. Wow! It is interesting! I always knew that mercury was dangerous, but did not believe that such a small amount could do so much damage. Phew and I thought that home thermometer was a blessing. It surprises me to hear that we still produce them when clearly a digital alternative is much safer and probably more reliable.

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Seane Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:14:11 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-842 Gee! I had know idea , but of course mercury is dangerous. Any wonder my family used to keep the thermometer out of small hands. Now it makes sense. I sometime wish explainations were provided to why young people should not play with certain objects. Had I known this I would have been more knowledgeable, but thanks for the guide as I have learned something new today. Gee! I had know idea , but of course mercury is dangerous. Any wonder my family used to keep the thermometer out of small hands. Now it makes sense. I sometime wish explainations were provided to why young people should not play with certain objects. Had I known this I would have been more knowledgeable, but thanks for the guide as I have learned something new today.

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-304 B1 with Earth » Blog Archive » News: Carnival of the Green # 214! Sun, 09 May 2010 02:53:55 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-304 [...] and mercury all over the place, she turned to the EPA for advice on how to clean it up safely.Here’s how.We know plastic bags are not so great for the environment. But did you know the plastic clips on [...] [...] and mercury all over the place, she turned to the EPA for advice on how to clean it up safely.Here’s how.We know plastic bags are not so great for the environment. But did you know the plastic clips on [...]

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Friday Green Links – 2/19 « Pragmatic Environmentalism Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:59:29 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-303 [...] my How to Clean Up a Broken Thermometer post was featured in the Carnival of the Green over at Eco Street. As always, if you see anything [...] [...] my How to Clean Up a Broken Thermometer post was featured in the Carnival of the Green over at Eco Street. As always, if you see anything [...]

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Carnival of the Green # 214! at EcoStreet - A walk down EcoStreet is a step in the green direction. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:07:55 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-302 [...] and mercury all over the place, she turned to the EPA for advice on how to clean it up safely. Here’s how. We know plastic bags are not so great for the environment. But did you know the plastic clips on [...] [...] and mercury all over the place, she turned to the EPA for advice on how to clean it up safely. Here’s how. We know plastic bags are not so great for the environment. But did you know the plastic clips on [...]

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-301 nicole Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:55:24 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-301 wow i didnt know how much work it is to clean up one of those thermometers, so glad we have one of the digital ones! wow i didnt know how much work it is to clean up one of those thermometers, so glad we have one of the digital ones!

]]> http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2010/02/08/how-to-clean-up-a-broken-thermometer/comment-page-1/#comment-300 brian Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:12:41 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=1302#comment-300 This scares me. When I was 6 or 7 I blew one of these up trying to play hookie by putting over the steam of a kettle while our mom was making soup. I think she served the soup too. Not good. Old thermostats contain maybe ten times as much as one of those little thermometers, nasty stuff. This scares me. When I was 6 or 7 I blew one of these up trying to play hookie by putting over the steam of a kettle while our mom was making soup. I think she served the soup too. Not good. Old thermostats contain maybe ten times as much as one of those little thermometers, nasty stuff.

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