Important Information about Energy Saver Light Bulbs
Click here to view a YouTube video which shows Congressman Ted Poe addressing the US House of Representatives on the issue of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s).
The issue addressed is the bill that Congress passed which would require Americans to buy CFL’s and bans incandescent bulbs by 2014.
The concern is that CFL’s contain mercury. They must be disposed of in a particular way. Click here to view the EPA’s recommendations for what to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks.
Mike Holt’s Comment: I don’t plan on using CFL in my home at this time. I’ve tried many different types and don’t like the light, plus I’m concerned about the ‘overall cost to the environment’ of this ‘energy saving’ device.
This is the third newsletter we’ve sent on this topic. To review the past newsletters we’ve sent regarding this issue, please visit the following links:
Newsletter No. 1 – June 11, 2007
Newsletter No. 2 – October 17, 2007
Important Note: We have had issues in the past when linking to a YouTube video and have found that after so many people tried to access the video they removed it from the site. We’re going to give this a try again to see if the situation continues to occur and if so, we’ll need to stop sending newsletters that contain links to YouTube videos. Thanks for understanding.
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