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Compact fluorescent bulbs: don't believe common myths about these long-lasting, energy-saving lights.
SWAPPING REGULAR BULBS for compact fluorescents can save you at least $30 per bulb over a CFL's life. The latest bulbs are better than earlier ones. Yet the myths burn on. Here are some of the most common misconceptions:
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Myth: Finding a recycler is hard.
Reality: You shouldn't throw used CFLs out with the trash. But Home Depot, Ikea, and some Ace and True Value stores accept unbroken CFLs no matter where you bought them. Wal-Mart sells the most CFLs. A spokeswoman told us the chain was looking into a recycling program, but it didn't have one as we went to press. You can also contact your public works department or go to www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling.
Myth: Compact fluorescents are pricey.
Reality: Some CFLs now cost less than $2 compared with $9 to $25 in 1999. Several lasted five to 10 times as long as regular bulbs in our tests, and Energy Star versions use up to 75 percent less power. They're also warranted for as long as nine years. Write the purchase date on the bulb in indelible ink. And save your receipt.
Myth: CFLs produce a harsh blue light.
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- Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin October 26, 2009 700+ words
...of 250,000 compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) here.Allan Bacudo, DoE Science Research...VECO to take charge in distributing the CFLs to household residents.Under the MOA...exchange their incandescent bulbs (IB) for CFLs, as part of Government&rsquo...
- Compact fluorescent lamps: CFLs gain in popularity for many good...
- Magazine article from: Electrical Contracting Products Feldman, William Feldman, Patti June 1, 2005 700+ words
...produce light, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) channel a much higher percentage of energy...reducing consumption by about 75 percent. CFLs were first introduced to the marketplace...dramatically improved their acceptance. Today's CFLs are smaller, fit into virtually every...
- CFLS OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION.(Seattle @Home)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) March 24, 2007 700+ words
...quality acceptable? - Gayle H. J.D.: CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) have been...not the amount of light it produces. CFLs use a more efficient technology for producing...by a light bulb ends up as heat, using CFLs reduces the summertime heat factor from...
- ClearLite CFLs Are Now Selling on Amazon.com.
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 14, 2009 700+ words
Eco-Friendly, ClearLite CFLs Have the Natural Light People Want BOCA...Spectrum Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), which help give the kind of bright...ClearLite. ClearLite's eco-friendly CFLs are designed to meet RoHS standards...
- Ameren Illinois Utilities, Illinois DCEO Announce Partnership to Recycle CFLs.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 29, 2009 700+ words
...significantly increase the popularity of CFLs," said Karen Warnke, Ameren Illinois...popularity there is an increased awareness that CFLs need to be disposed of in a proper manner...sentence - it is important to know that CFLs are safe to use. We are asking Illinoisans...
- Ameren Illinois Utilities, Illinois DCEO Announce Partnership to Recycle CFLs
- Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire September 29, 2009 700+ words
...significantly increase the popularity of CFLs," said Karen Warnke, Ameren Illinois...popularity there is an increased awareness that CFLs need to be disposed of in a proper manner...sentence - it is important to know that CFLs are safe to use. We are asking Illinoisans...
- Now here's a bright idea ...: State agency touts CFLs for their energy...
- Newspaper article from: News Herald (Panama City, FL) July 31, 2007 700+ words
...the use of compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs, which cut down on energy use and last...said Chris Cate of the DEP. On average, CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than standard...each day. She remembers hearing about CFLs while attending a lighting conference in...
