"LEAD: the facts" is an independent report on lead and its industry prepared by Imperial College Consultants Ltd (London, UK). For more information on IC Consultants Ltd (ICON) see the ICON web site.This publication aims to provide a thorough overview of lead production, use and waste management, present up-to-date information on human health and environmental issues and consider the metal's credentials as a sustainable material. It has been written independently of the lead industry to provide a source of factual information and present an unbiased account of the current state of the industry.
"LEAD: the facts" may be purchased by ordering on-line via the publications page. Alternatively, each chapter can be downloaded (in PDF format) or a summary viewed on-line by clicking on one of the following headings: