Brown University is committed to minimizing the use of mercury in campus operations and has developed policies and programs that limit the purchase of new elemental mercury containing devices. Brown University encourages the replacement of existing mercury containing devices with non-toxic alternatives and explores the reuse and recycling of existing mercury on campus.

Brown University encourages the replacement of existing mercury containing devices with non-toxic alternatives and explores the reuse and recycling of existing mercury on campus.

Brown University will comply with the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Rhode Island Mercury Education and Reduction Act.