Replace those incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent bulbs. CFLs use less energy and last much longer. The upfront cost is more, but over time the CFLs will save you more money in energy costs. There is some controversy that it takes more energy to manufacture a CFL compared to an incandescent bulb, but one CFL will usually last as long as up to 10 incandescent bulbs while using 4 times less energy. Energy Star has a lot more detailed information on the different types of CFLs and how to choose the right bulb for you.Don’t forget when you turn off a light, you’re saving energy and money. Every time you come across a light that is on, or leave a room, turn the light off.
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Glad to see someone else with a balanced view.
If you want to read more about CFLs, I have a fair bit of information at: http://ryan-technorabble.blogspot.com/search/label/CFL
By the way, as to that controversy, think about it a second. Is the production energy even important? How much production energy can go into a $3 bulb? Less than $3 worth. If the bulb saves $45 in electricity then it's impossible the net benefit isn't positive.
I see that flimsy "might use more" argument all over. It's shocking how easy it is to make such claims that are so easily contradicted.
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I've noticed that there are now Light emitting diode (LED) made for the standard edison socket. any comments on those?
Cfls are the worse thing they coulda made it contains mercury i dont care how small amount u say anything that does contain that is bad for your health. The best and only way they should have gone is with LED light bulbs they save more money they dont drop cell phone and wireless signals or tv signals like the CLFs do. So if u really want to go green i dont know why go with leds then cfls.
I completely agree, there are little things we can do at home and on the go that can make major differences in the world. Being Green is not only about what you can do on your own it's about educating people about why the worlds resources are so important and doing what you can to help.
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