CFL LIGHTBULBS IN CANCER SCARE

CFL eco light bulbs use approximately 80% less electricity than the old fashioned incandescent bulbs, but these little save you money light bulbs can be dangerous to your health. The EU went with the flow in 2009...

Light Bulbs Phased Out in EU Starting September

The European Union will phase out incandescent light bulbs form Europe starting September 1, 2009. The ordinary light bulbs will be replaced by more efficient light bulbs such as halogen and compact flourescent lamps. The decision to phase out regular lights is controversial,...

It’s the Small Changes That Make the Big Difference

Trying to bring environmental awareness into your day to day life can sometimes seem like a heavy burden with eco-friendly products often costing more than their regular counterparts. Plus their lack of ready availability cuts into the limited time you already have. There is,...

Can Light Bulbs Really Contribute To Climate Change?

Incandescent light bulbs will become a thing of the past in just over three years when the UK completes its planned phasing out of the traditional lamp. But will ceasing production of an item used to light billions of homes around the globe really make a difference in the...

Regulations Shed New Light On Fight Against Global Warming

The humble light bulb will play a major role in the fight against global warming. Nations around the globe have begun to outlaw certain types of light bulbs and encourage the widespread use of energy saving lamps.  Efficiency regulations governing light bulbs mean that...

On The Tenth Day Of Christmas… Did Your Office Waste Energy?

Shocking findings released today by an office equipment giant show that office equipment left on over the Christmas break wasted a startling 43.6m KwH of electricity – enough to roast 4.4m turkeys or power 350,000 Christmas tree lights.  If your office was a culprit,...

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