ok, so we are trying to phase out the old fashioned regular light bulb because they use so much energy.
the flourescent energy savings bulbs have mercury in them.
i see a dilemma
2007-02-03 07:51:42 · 2 answers · asked by familygames18657 1 in Environment
yeah I think they do have mercury in them - just don't break them and dispose of them through appropriate means (should be a hazardous waste place that will take them)
they last a long time, but the light isn't as great as incandescant. I use them in utility/outdoor lighting areas and use incandescents on my desk/lamps/kitchen where I want quality light.
2007-02-03 10:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by Thuja M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought the fluro screw into standard base bulbs
(90 watts that use 23 watts) and I do not see any mercury disposal warnings . . .
These bulbs do have a 9 year warranty life tho, so there would be a radical reduction in bulb count used , and mercury items should be recyclable for recovery of the mercury.
2007-02-03 16:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋