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- CFLs for the Environment: Good or BadIts about the good and the bad of cfls.
- Green Choices for Interior Lighting; From CFLs to LEDsThis article talks about some choices in lighting for your home that will help you conserve electricity and save money on your utlity bills.
Broken CFLs & Connecticut PolicyIn Connecticut people do not legally have to recycle their used mercury light bulbs. But we should do it anyway. And if a bulb breaks in your home, special care should be taken.
Are Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Worth the Money?Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs, or CFLs, are touted as a great way to save the planet and to live green. But do they also save you money over the long haul? Are they really worth the extra money?- CFLs: What You Should KnowThis lighting option has several advantages, but may not be the best solution for every situation.
How to Cut 20 Percent Off Your Electric BillI found out you really can save money replacing your lights with CFLs. Rebates from utilities and the government can defray some expenses for bigger projects.
Where to Recycle Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL)Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) are a great way to save energy and money, but because they contain trace amounts of mercury they should not be thrown away. This article describes options for safely recycling CFLs.- Time to Replace Your Lightbulbs LEDs or CFLsA bold new technology in lighting is coming should you go with it?
- The Pros and Cons of CFLsDo the environmental concerns outweigh energy conservation?
- Incandescent Versus Flourescent: The Enviro Bulb DebateMost people don't know there Greenhouse Effect from their Global Warming, so what is the difference between having an incandescent light bulb and a flourescent light bulb and which is better?
- What Are Spiral Light Bulbs All About?What are spiral light bulbs or CFLs? How do they help conserve energy ?
- Where to Find the Cheapest Compact Fluorescent LightsCFL lights can save you money on electricity, but they are much more expensive than regular bulbs. Find out where you can get massive discounts on compact fluorescent lights to save even more money.
- Save Money with CFLs: Compact Fluorescent LampsIf your electric bill is too high, consider investing in CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps). I have been using them extensively for more than five years and I am pleased with their performance.
- Fact or Factoid: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) Are Dangerous?Benefits of CFLs outweigh the risks involved in their handling and disposal.
- Eco-Friendly Indoor Lighting Ideas: The FYI on CFLs and LEDsSolutions for your energy and lighting needs.
- Save Energy by Replacing Your Light BulbsThe good, and not so good, facts behind these energy saving devices.
- How to Choose a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) for Your HomeWhen using a CFL is appropriate, how to choose the right CFL for the job, and how to dispose of CFLs properly.
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Not My SolutionThe big push for CFLs is not about saving money or saving the planet but about the people they are most likely to benefit. I believe developing renewable energy is a more prudent way to invest our conservation and clean energy dollars.
- CFL Light Bulbs: Hype and Hazard?The ads we saw hooked us with statements of energy and money savings along with the promise that they lasted years, not months and would therefore not need changing all that often. But there is much more to the story of CFLs.
- My Green CityEveryone likes to be in a pollution free city, here is an article which provides a systematic approach towards making Mumbai City Green.
Forest Green (No Other Green Will Do)Thinking back to my childhood, I remember with a smile that forest green was the only colour acceptable. At that, I wrote a poem of what my favorite colour might be if I were speaking to a blind man.
Into BloomA haiku inspired by watching fall seedlings sprout and being able to relate to the sensation of having to burst through the soil to see the sun.- 100-watt Incandescent Bulb to Be Phased Out January 2012Starting in January 2012, to meet the requirements of the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, which was signed into law by former President George W. Bush, some incandescent bulbs will be phased out, starting with the 100-watt incandescent bulb
Towards a Greener Blue PlanetThe bluest skies, the gorgeous mountains and deep blue seas are some of the things that make our planet beautiful. We need to do what we can to ensure our descendants see what we can see now.
Compact Fluorescent Lights Pose Mercury DangerI have recommended CFLs as environmentally sound products in the past. I now find myself questioning my own recommendations.- GreenPoem. A Tanka
SM Prime Holdings and Philippine Department of Energy's "Switch Na Sa CFL" CampaignThe campaign to switch from incandescent to CFL light bulbs by SM Prime Holdings and Philippine's Department of Energy aims to conserve energy and save our natural resources.- The Truth About CFLs - Are They Dangerous If They BreakThis bulb is composed of a metal and ceramic base, glass, phosphor, and a tiny bit of mercury. And that is what all the panic is about.
Easily Update Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan Cover for CheapYou can easily and inexpensively replace your bathrooms fan cover for a more modern look.- (LIVING) Tips for a Green LifestyleBy seeking to enjoy a green lifestyle, you can reduce your environmental impact without having to reduce your satisfaction in any activity.
- Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs: Brighter and More Improved Than EverYou may have considered or even tried CFLs in your home and been disappointed (I was). Now there are more and better options to make this an easier decision.
- Hungry for MoneyThis is a cinquaine describing how money can either bring you up or bring you down.
- Green, Pink, Purple, Bue, Orange and WhiteAn Easter greeting.
- GreenWhat's better? A day at school or a green St. Patty's day?
- Being a Wise Eco-Consumer Instead of Following the Latest Green TrendFollowing the latest "green" fad only works if paired with good lifestyle choices. Even with green products, consumers keep buying unnecessary "stuff," wasting resources. We need to truly conserve and only buy what we need.
Purple and Greenwhats your colour purple or green?.....- Pinch Me! I'm Not Green!A funny little poem in honor of St. Patrick's Day
- How to Green a KitchenLooking for ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly? Read this informative article and find out how to green your kitchen!
- Eight Ways Cleveland Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet in '08Living in Cleveland you can help make this a healthier planet
- SeptemberA slightly anthropomorphic look at change as embodied in September's deciduous transition.
