The Future of Lead Weights?
Friday, May 16th, 2008By Samantha Collins-Ratcliffe
It has been known for some time now that lead weights are detrimental to the environment, effecting our waters, fish and bird life. We don’t know for sure what the future consequences of this will be. Lead is a toxic metal that, in sufficient quantities, has adverse effects on the nervous and reproductive systems of animals. Found in most weights, this metal is poisoning wildlife. In addition to its impact on water, lost leads and the use of drop off rigs can create a burden on the environment. In Denmark, companies are now prohibited from inporting and marketing any product containing lead for commercial fishing equipment, this went in to effect in 2002. How long is it before it hits the UK?
So what is out there?
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