FluoroCycle scheme

A program supported by the COAG Standing Council on Environment and Water

FluoroCycle aims to increase the recycling of lamps that contain mercury and reduce the amount of mercury entering the environment.

Although the mercury used in an individual lamp is relatively low, it is the widespread use of these lamps that contributes substantially to the total amount of mercury that is released into the Australian environment each year.

FluoroCycle provides a national, voluntary scheme which organisations can join as Signatories. FluoroCycle targets the commercial and public lighting sectors which account for the bulk of this lighting waste, not households. The scheme gives public recognition to Signatories for their commitment to recycling. A Signatory can be a Commercial User or a Facilitator. There is no fee to join the scheme.

A Signatory receives public recognition through:

• listing on the FluoroCycle website, including links to homepages
• a certificate acknowledging Signatory status, and
• use of the FluoroCycle logo and publications.

More information is available at the FluoroCycle website.