The article, “Going green, with a large side order of mercury,” (Feb.20) shows the reluctance of the State governments and authorities to confront the challenges in ensuring the safe disposal of such lamps. The onus lies on manufacturers to print information on the harmful effects of mercury on the environment and our health.
Sunay Gupta,New Delhi
The Ministries of Environment & Forests and Health should place adequate funds at the disposal of civic bodies for initiating segregation of such products in each household. Monetary incentives to hand over such end-of-life products to responsible agencies for safe disposal are necessary.
Dorai Raj K.,Bangalore
