The technique to make chlorine using mercury was developed in 1893, not long after the Penny Farthing bicycle.

Earth Day Masquerade By-Cycle

PPG needs mercury like a fish needs a bicycle!

This Earth Day, tell PPG executives that they need mercury like a fish needs a bicycle.  Join us for the Earth Day Masquerade By-Cycle, a bicycle rally in fish costumes. 

PPG’s Natrium, WV chlorine plant dumps more mercury into the water than the total of all the other industrial facilities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania combined . . . and it's completely unnecessary.  The company still uses mercury to make chlorine, a technique that was developed in the 1800s. 

Over 100 plants have switched to modern technology and stopped releasing mercury pollution- including PPG’s plant in Louisiana.  It's time for PPG to go mercury-free in West Virginia too.  Good thing they paid for a safe place for fish . . . our aquarium!

Once released to the environment, mercury, a dangerous neurotoxin, endangers the health of marine animals and humans.  When exposed to high amounts of mercury through eating seafood, people can experience neurological problems, like learning disabilities in children. 

Prizes awarded for the best fish costume.  Judging will be held at the Pittsburgh Zoo, at the conclusion of the ride. Can't make a costume?  No time?  No skill?  No worries.  Let us know and we’ll provide one for you! Or feel free to ride without a costume.