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National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program Launched - A Unique Collaboration

June 2, 2008 ( Ottawa, ON )

The Canadian Steel Producers Association and Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association are supporting and funding a national program to remove mercury-containing switches from end-of-life scrapped vehicles before they are recycled into new steel. 

This national program will be delivered through the Clean Air Foundation, a national not-for-profit organization, building on the success of its Switch Out program.  The national Switch Out program is built upon a partnership among the auto, steel, auto recycling, and dismantling industries to promote pollution prevention. 

 To view the press release, click here.