Lightbulbs

  • Brown University Creates Lining to Absorb Mercury from CFLs

    June 27th, 2008


    Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling is an increasing issue as the popularity of these energy-efficient bulbs grows, and researchers at Brown University have created a new product to absorb mercury that can leak out if CFLs break.

    A CFL can contain between three and five milligrams of mercury to help generate energy. Just like incandescent bulbs, CFLs can break, continue …


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Shopping

    June 16th, 2008


    Depending on the size of your family, you may hit up the grocery store once a week. Maybe even multiple times a week. Consider that 32 percent of the waste we produce is packaging, and you’ll understand how important it is to shop with a green frame of mind.

    Here’s some easy steps to keep the environment in mind at the continue …


  • U.S. Postal Service Launches Green Initiative

    June 3rd, 2008


    The U.S. Postal Service is offering eco-friendly packaging, calculators and environmental statistics through its new Greener Choices site.

    The USPS already has programs in place to recycle small electronics by mail and compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) through a partnership with SYLVANIA. The new site reminds customers that almost all services offered at a post office are also available continue …


  • Efforts Begin to Reduce Mercury Content in CFLs

    May 30th, 2008


    To reduce hazardous waste at its source, leading CFL manufacturers have committed to reduce the mercury content of their products.


  • CFL Recycling Rates Remain Low

    May 19th, 2008


    Local governments estimate that compact fluorescent light bulb recycling is as low as five percent, even though states like California have banned these bulbs from landfills.


  • CFL Bulbs Accepted at Various Ace Hardware Stores

    May 16th, 2008


    Ace Hardware stores in Montana, Utah and South Dakota are now accepting CFL bulbs for recycling.


  • Illinois Promotes Light Bulb Switch for Earth Day

    April 16th, 2008


    To lighten the planet’s load of greenhouse gases in observance of Earth Day, Illinois EPA Director Doug Scott is encouraging state residents to switch from traditional incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs.


  • Earth911.com and Green Market Fundraising Partner to Educate on Proper CFL Disposal

    April 9th, 2008


    Thanks to a new partnership between Earth911.com and Green Market Fundraising, consumers can now learn how and where to properly dispose of their compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).


  • Pennsylvania to Help Residents Recycle CFLs

    April 7th, 2008


    The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing free buckets throughout its counties for Pennsylvanians to drop off their compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) for free recycling.


  • California to Host Product Stewardship Workshops

    February 19th, 2008


    The California Product Stewardship Council will be hosting a pair of workshops designed to educate the public about collection programs for batteries and fluorescent lamps in late April.