the environmental effects
Fireworks contain a varied range of products with a highly
variable composition. Every year some 1,450 tons of fireworks are used in
Switzerland. About 1000 tons of this consists of materials such as tubes,
structural parts and packaging and 360 tons of the pyrotechnic components. These
contain of approx. 240 tons of black powder (gunpowder) and 120 tons of
chemicals to produce effects. These effects mixtures contain metallic compounds
that may have an impact on the environment or human
health.
variable composition. Every year some 1,450 tons of fireworks are used in
Switzerland. About 1000 tons of this consists of materials such as tubes,
structural parts and packaging and 360 tons of the pyrotechnic components. These
contain of approx. 240 tons of black powder (gunpowder) and 120 tons of
chemicals to produce effects. These effects mixtures contain metallic compounds
that may have an impact on the environment or human
health.
The possible effects of fireworks on the environment and human health may be as follows: 1. Accidents: Accidents can happen if fireworks are handled incorrectly during sale and use. 2. Noise: At the distances where people seeing fireworks usually are, noise levels can beat the limit. The trouble of firework noise should not be ignored. For noise-sensitive groups, this pain can be substantial, since it causes anxiety and stress reactions. 3. Air pollution: In the combustion of fireworks, the main component gunpowder gives rise to the solid reply products such as potassium carbonate, potassium sulphate and potassium sulphide, together with unreacted sulphur. The reaction products from effects mixtures are generally solids. The air pollution caused by firework reaction products is well documented by measurements in Switzerland and abroad. International surveys - in more polluted areas - show that people may be measurably affected. 4. Affected the environment : The firework reaction products that are emitted are deposited and then enter the soil, crops, over water and standing waters. This pollution has not been measured yet. Therefore, the deposition of firework-related elements must be estimated. 5. Waste: Some 1000 tons additional waste are yearly generated by fireworks. |