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Where to recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs

The Environmental Protection Agency has a useful page on its web site:  “Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Collection and Recycling Programs Where You Live“. Recycling programs are not available in all areas. According to the EPA: Some household hazardous waste collection … Continue reading

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Canadian eco-terrorists target the United States

The Star-Ledger in New Jersey reports what looks like just another feel-good story about eco-nuts giving away free compact fluorescent light bulbs in a misguided attempt to save the planet: A group of Bloomfield environmentalists will knock on township doors … Continue reading

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MySchoolLights.com uses innocent children as light bulb shills

A company called MySchoolLights.com is using innocent children to sell dangerous compact fluorescent light bulbs!  Oh, the shame! MySchoolLights.com even spreads propaganda to children through their schools: Our CFL fundraisers stress the educational aspects of switching to CFLs for both … Continue reading

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More disadvantages of compact fluorescent light bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, which is a dangerous and hazardous material.  But that’s not the only reason not to like them.  Gomestic.com lists some of the other disadvantages of compact fluorescent light bulbs: CFLs evolve and newer models … Continue reading

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Compact fluorescent light bulb madness spreads to India

Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India.  It has a population of over 190,000,000. The Times of India reports that the Uttar Pradesh state government has banned the use of incandescent light bulbs in all government buildings and mandated … Continue reading

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