Nulife Glass’ Unique Solution to CRT Recycling...
What do we do?
Nulife Glass has developed a unique solution to separate the lead (Pb) from the leaded glass structure in cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which are found in televisions and computer monitors.
Nulife Glass’ recycling plant is available to buy and within the UK we offer a recycling service for bulk movers of waste CRTs. UK based customers who wish to have CRTs recycled please contact us to arrange your shipments. International waste management companies should contact us and we will tell you who we are talking to in your area. If you wish to buy a plant to operate at your own site then please arrange for a viewing at our UK plant.
Why is this important?
There are three main aspects to consider: the effects of lead, new legislation and increasing volume of waste.The dangerous impact of lead poisoning on the human body, especially on the nervous system, and on our environment is well documented. It is presently banned in fuel, paint and pipes and more recently on all new electronics under the new RoHS Directive.
Why can’t I use ordinary landfill?
CRTs contain leaded glass and in landfill the acidic nature of ground water accelerates lead to leach into watercourses. The lead content in the glass of a CRT can be as high as 20%, which means a single 34” television could contain more than 1kg of lead.In a bid to fight this problem new European legislation classifies the television and computer screen as Hazardous Waste. Under the new Landfill Directive, CRTs cannot be disposed of in ordinary waste landfill. Added to this, the WEEE Directive makes it obligatory to recycle our electronic waste from 1st July 2007.
In the UK alone, a conservative estimate suggests there are approximately 60 million TV sets and 40 million computer screens. The sheer volume of waste we are creating, combined with the new legislation, ensures our process is essential in the UK’s fight to safely and easily recycle leaded glass. Globally there are at least 1.9 billion CRTs still in use.
For more information regarding the legislations surrounding CRT recycling see our Law section...
Why use Nulife Glass?
We provide the only sustainable solution to CRT recycling:- Supplier of unique CRT recycling plant
- The only process that recovers both lead and glass
- No waste, no emissions
- No export, process CRTs at your own plant
- Produces two cash streams of lead and glass
- Attractive ROI
- Secures your stature in the e-waste market by offering a complete service
