Important Info About Energy Saver Light Bulbs!

Candle light it is nice and romantic. Both savings lights and candles requires caution when we are handling it. Since the beginning of life humans are handling dangerous things. We just have to be more responsible towards it and look for ways to make it more safe.

I originally jumped on the energy saver light bulb bandwagon, then jumped off when I learned of the mercury issue. I took them all in the same bag[s] to be safely disposed of. Now I mostly use candles. Kinda sucks for reading, but I get by. Candlelight is so ... comforting in a way. And much more flattering to one's countenance.

oddly enough, two of my CFLs have already gone out.

remember a denocrat controled congres out lawed incandescent light bulbs and thay say thay are for fredom of choice

Yes, although fluorescent bulbs are exceedingly efficient and good for the environment on the whole, they should be properly disposed of. Don't worry, junkyard hazmat workoers are some of the friendliest people I've met.

Well .... I don't like legislating morality so lets talk about economics and common sense.

Incandescent light bulbs are about the most stupid way to heat a room that I can think of....

I have been using CFL's for about 10 years now and they last between four and eight years, using about 1/8 of the electricity. (and they have gotten better and use less mercury now than they used too)

BTW the Halogen lights without Mercury use about 25% of the electricity for the same amount of light, even you burn yourself you are have a cleaner conscience that with old-fashioned bulbs.

So in the end incandescent light bulbs makes are a waste of money and hurt the environment. It makes a lot of sense to consign them to the dustbin of history, for Christ-sakes the technology is over 120 years old.

How many people will really dispose of these light bulbs properly? And you have to wrap them in 2 plastic bags! I'm not using these! I will cut down on wattage and continue to use an incandescent bulb...NO to mercury, more plastic, and keeping China supplying those little time bombs.

His points are clear and educating! However personal responsibility towards disposing these lights it is a small price to pay for the advantage that it brings to energy savings.

Until we find a better and safe technological solution that is the way it goes!