In doing my share to slow down global warming as well as save some hard-earned cash this winter; I've been very busy replacing all the light bulbs in my home with CFL's (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs). For those of you that don't know what they are...
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs:
- ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
- Save about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb's lifetime.
- Produce about 75 percent less heat, so they're safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling.
- Are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture, for indoors and outdoors.
I was slightly alarmed to learn that there is a very particular way that CFL's must be disposed of, due to the fact that they do contain small amounts of mercury. While this information is cautioned on the packaging, if you're anything like myself---I wouldn't actually think to look for a warning on the packaging for a light bulb. So, I feel this is extremely important for people to be aware of. Please visit the Energy Star website (link below) and read all of the facts:
Click here: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/promotions/change_light/downloads/Fact_Sheet_Mercury.pdf
Faith LaRosse
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