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The quantities of mercury being handled by Canada’s waste management sector are very large. According to the most recent data (2001) from Canada’s National Pollutant Release Inventory, five of the top ten companies reporting were waste management companies. These companies reported mercury releases and transfers of 28,674 kg in one year. When one considers that mercury pollution is often measured in milligrams, and methylmercury levels in fish are measured in micrograms, the NPRI data suggest that Canada still has a long way to go in achieving mercury use reductions that protect ecosystems. It was once thought that mercury used in products posed no risk, because it. | Wireless and the Environment A Review of Opportunities and Challenges October 2011 CT1A The WirtHw AMOãation I About This Report The purpose of this report is to explore environmental opportunities and challenges that arise from existing and emerging uses of wireless licensed spectrum technology with a particular focus on the areas of transport utilities agriculture and public services in the . The report was commissioned by CTIA - The Wireless Association and prepared by BSR. Please direct comments or questions for BSR to Marshall Chase at mchase@ or for CTIA to CTIAMedRel@. DISCLAIMER BSR publishes occasional papers as a contribution to the understanding of the role of business in society and the trends related to corporate social responsibility and responsible business practices. BSR maintains a policy of not acting as a representative of its membership nor does it endorse specific policies or standards. The views expressed in this publication are those of its authors and do not necessarily reflect those of BSR members. ABOUT BSR A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992 BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting research and cross-sector collaboration. With offices in Asia Europe and North America BSR uses its expertise in the environment human rights economic development and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit for more information. BSR s Information and Communications Technology ICT practice works closely with 34 ICT member companies and other stakeholders ranging from telecommunications and internet firms to component and hardware manufacturers several of which are also members of CTIA. BSR has a long history of working with companies in the ICT sector to integrate corporate responsibility into their business strategies. ABOUT CTIA CTIA - The