The mission of the Mercury Pollution Prevention Initiative is to reduce anthropogenic (human derived) loadings of mercury to the environment through the promotion of pollution prevention activities. 

Reduction will be achieved through:

·         Support the collection and safe and secure disposal of recovered mercury and mercury-containing devices.

·         Promote awareness of alternatives, such as non-mercury containing devices and mercury substitutes

·         Provide education and training on the environmental hazards of mercury

·         Provide education and training on proper handling

·         Find ways to eliminate mercury from mercury manometers, thermometers, auto switches, electric utilities, hospital waste and healthcare uses, schools, veterinary sources.