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CFLs and LED lights

January 10, 2011

The other day we wrote about EPA’s new guideline on how to dispose of Compact Fluorecent Lights properly. And a debate followed. One commenter chipped in to highlight the mercury content of CFL lights. He said: “Like all mercury-containing fluorescent lights, CFLs should be properly stored, transported and recycled to prevent these fragile bulbs from [...]

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EPA Releases Updated Guidance For CFLs

December 30, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week updated its guidance on how to properly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). CFLs are widely regarded as more environmentally friendly because they save energy and last longer. Technorati Tags: CFL, CFL disposal guidance, EPA Related Posts:New Rules for Incandescent Light Bulbs from 2011; [...]

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New Rules for Incandescent Light Bulbs from 2011; New Light Bulb Packaging System

December 20, 2010

The American Lighting Association has said in a release that from January 01, 2011 in California, and from January, 01, 2012 throughout the U.S., incandescent light bulbs will have to meet stricter lumens/watt requirements, that is, the bulbs will have to be more efficient, producing more brightness for less wattage. Technorati Tags: American Lighting Association, [...]

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