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those new light bulbs

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Post Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:06 pm

those new light bulbs

It is reported that only 10 percent of the people who use those "new" save the earth light bulbs dispose of them properly. In the land of fruits and nuts aka Callyfournya as pronounced by the Govenator,they must be taken to a special dump site to be disposed of. Did you know that they have mercury in the form of a vapor that can be hazardous to your health if broke? Also is Callyfournya,if you break one,by law you should call hazmat to clean up the spill. (I'm sure as broke as they are,you will get a bill :D ) I sure don't want to get sick from some enviromentalists trying to save the planet and dumping his mercury filled bulbs in the landfill and claiming all the time he is trying to save the planet and just doing his part to be green.

How do you greennecks dispose of yours? Do you use them? and if not,why?

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Post Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:26 pm

Re: those new light bulbs

i use them all over the house... it is a question of economics not just eco friendliness. All households were given 6 bulbs by thier local council (municipal authority over there) and most stores have run promotions selling them cheap and with bogof offers so they haven't cost me much. I have only replaced ONE in the last five years, and i can see the difference in my power bills..

there are special bins to put them in when they need replacing. Every large store has one, and all the libraries, council offices etc have them outside. Oh and the new ones have very very tiny amounts of mercury in them now... less than a standard thermometer in fact.

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Post Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:52 pm

Re: those new light bulbs

I disagree with most of what you say,but I will fight for your right to say it ;)

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