Cfl bulbs

Safely dispose of CFL bulbs through retail stores and collection sites and safely clean up any broken bulbs.

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Shopped for light bulbs lately? If you have, you may have noticed that most bulbs sold now are LED (light emitting diode) bulbs. Old-fashioned incandescents have all but vanished from store shelves, and the popularity of CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs is on the wane. That's because, although they're more energy efficient than incandescents, CFLs just can't compete with the energy efficiency and light quality of LED bulbs. And, while you're lucky to get two to five years of life from a…

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It used to be easy to buy a light bulb. But the transition to more energy-efficient lighting means choosing from an array of products. We help you navigate the world of the 21st century light bulb.

Unlike old incandescent light bulbs, newer CFL or LED lights should be recycled instead of being added to the landfill. CFL bulbs contain mercury, which can be hazardous to your health. This is a guide about disposing of light bulbs.

Don't get left in the dark about the new light bulb regulations. Learn the difference between CFL vs. LED bulbs—and the dimmers that support them.

This 42 watt CFL twist high wattage replacement light bulb saves energy. Bulb life of 9 years (10,000 average rated hours) Medium base, daylight finish (6500K) Brightness 2600 lumens Perfect for fixtures where you use high wattage incandescents, such as, barn lights, high bay/low bay retro fits for warehouses and factories.

Well-sourced article. CFL lights contain cancer-causing chemicals, can trigger breast cancer and seizures, emit UV radiation, and contain mercury. Learn more!

With government regulations affecting energy efficiency standards, the need for incandescent replacements increases. Learn about the alternatives in this post.