Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs:
About, benefits, mercury, care & disposal of CFLs


By replacing a standard bulb with a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb you will be able to save money and help the environment. There are however, facts you need to know about the use and disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs.

"Switching light bulbs is an easy way of realizing large, immediate gains in energy efficiency. A study for the U.S. government calculated that the gasoline equivalent of the energy saved over the lifetime of one 24-watt compact fluorescent bulb is sufficient to drive a Prius from New York to San Francisco." — Lester Brown, President. www.earth-policy.org

Welcome to Earth Policy Institute, dedicated to planning a sustainable future as well as providing a roadmap of how to get from here to there. — Lester Brown, President.

GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting:
Ask Us: FAQs - Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. www.gelighting.com

Sylvania.com
Sylvania Soft White mini. 100 watt replacement using only 25 watts.

Mercury
Mercury: USA EPA

Spills, Site Cleanup and Disposal | Mercury | US EPA

LampRecycle.org

Care & Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Mercury.
What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Bulb Breaks
"Fluorescent light bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines:" Read More

Spills, Site Cleanup and Disposal | Mercury | US EPA

MERCURY SPILLS
This pamphlet provides answers to basic questions dealing with mercury spills. It will explain how mercury can affect your health and what you can do to prevent or reduce exposure to it.

LampRecycle.org
List of Companies Claiming to Recycle or Handle Spent Mercury Containing Lamps (last update May 2006).

LampRecycling.com
Recycling Containers for Lamps, Batteries, Ballasts, and Thermostats. If you have a need to dispose of spent lamps, batteries, ballasts, and/or thermostats, the solution is the EasyPak™ Recycling Program. Small shipments are shipped through pre-paid FedEx Ground transportation services. The program is simple, requires little paperwork, and is a practical option for facilities nationwide.

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