Device and method for single stream recycling of hazardous materials
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1. A single stream recycling container comprising:
- a) a puncture resistant material lining the container;
b) a resealable opening;
c) a machine readable marking;
d) a marking observable by manual inspection; and
e) a mercury sequestering agent disposed within the puncture resistant material when the resealable opening is in a closed configuration and adapted to sequester mercury from within the puncture resistant material;
wherein the container is identifiable via automated detection of the machine readable marking or via visual detection of the marking observable by manual inspection, andwherein the container is impermeable to toxins upon sealing of the opening.
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Abstract
The present invention provides devices and methods for facilitating the single stream recycling of toxic substance-containing products. A toxin impermeable container designed to enclose the product containing toxic substances incorporates graphic markings or radiofrequency tags to facilitate automated or manual sorting from single stream recycling processes, identification of the toxic component, identification of the person or entity recycling the toxic to allow verification and documentation of compliance with government regulations or reimbursement of a recycling deposit that may be associated with the particular product.
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1. A single stream recycling container comprising:
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a) a puncture resistant material lining the container; b) a resealable opening; c) a machine readable marking; d) a marking observable by manual inspection; and e) a mercury sequestering agent disposed within the puncture resistant material when the resealable opening is in a closed configuration and adapted to sequester mercury from within the puncture resistant material; wherein the container is identifiable via automated detection of the machine readable marking or via visual detection of the marking observable by manual inspection, and wherein the container is impermeable to toxins upon sealing of the opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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