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Mercury in 'Green' Energy Saver Bulbs

Started by Lee_S, 02/26/2008 03:24PM
Posted 02/26/2008 03:24PM Opening Post
Now, that we've replaced all the lightbulbs in our house, this news comes out: :S

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/15411553/detail.html

Considering that some states want to eliminate incandescent bulbs altogether, this just might be a teeny-tiny little problem that could have been brought to our attention YESTERDAY! >sad

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Posted 02/26/2008 04:08PM #1
I've been thinking the same thing. I found this:

http://www.worldwise.com/recfluorlig.html

I don't think this company has any reason to cook the numbers. If we convert entirely over to CFL, there will need to be a big education campaign to get people to recycle these bulbs. And lots of convenient places to drop them off.

Steve