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Cfl Light
How Green are CFL light builds, really?
CFL's are supposted to be green because they require less energy. Now, because the Edison Standard was a simple design (Glass, aluminum and wire) and was completely recylcable, I assume that the CFL's are much harder to make and can't be recycled.
So, how much pollution is created when a CFL light build is made? Surely there must be some chemical run off or Green house gasses made. How much polution are CFL's going to make, when they do eventually die, and go into landfills?
Well, there's the information that gets more attention and advertising - they use up to 70-75% less energy and last up to ten times as long. While there are exceptions (some are duds, same as normal incandescent bulbs), the numbers do hold reasonably true. In that light, CFLs help reduce the pollution associated with energy production.
I think your real question pertains to physical waste and the mercury in them... CFLs contain about 5 mg of mercury per bulb, and mercury IS an environmental concern. Many states and municipalities have recycling programs setup to address the proper disposal of CFLs. In areas that do not, there are many websites out there that allow you to mail your discarded CFLs to their organization for proper disposal or recycling. But that doesn't mean everyone will opt to do that or even care. The problems break down like this:
1) Most people will just throw used CFL bulbs in the trash, rather than recycle them.
Recycling CFL bulbs has not been made easy, and therefore the majority of people will just not recycle them.
2) The process of recycling isn't really sufficient (yet):
From making recycling services and facilities available, to the actual recycling process (a whole other issue you can look up online). That's why many states have made throwing CFL bulbs in the trash illegal... but how do you enforce something like that?. But on a good note, there's progress being made all the time and more and more companies taking ownership of the problem.
3) The bulbs break before they get to the landfill.
They break in garbage containers and dumpsters, they break in the garbage trucks and/or at the landfill - exposing people and communities to potentially high levels of mercury when that happens.
So - back to your question - How "green" are CFL light bulbs?
Well, I still think very 'green' in concept. People who buy them need to take responsibility for their actions, and there in lies the problem. But here's why I still think they're a 'greener' option than the other bulbs out there (incandescent and halogen, etc).
1) Even though fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, using them contributes less mercury to the environment than using regular incandescent bulbs. That's because they use less electricity — and coal-fired power plants are the biggest source of mercury emissions in the air.
2) They do use less energy - so even if it's not a mercury issue, it's a cost of providing energy - whether it comes from oil/gas to produce the energy, or whatever the source.
3) As I said above, technology for recycling CFL bulbs is advancing and more companies are taking ownership of the issue... (now if only more people would too)... But we'll get there - of that I am confident.
4) Having to use fewer bulbs (over time) contributes fewer non-biodegradable items to the landfills.
But you can do your part to help this issue evolve into something that is truely green...
You can urge stores that sell the bulbs to help recycle them, or companies who produce them. You can educate people around you on HOW to properly recycle or start your own collection site. Educate people on the dangers in the first place. The list there really could be limitless at this point, but I hope this gives you a little more information on the topic - there's a LOT of information to be found online and it's constantly changing/evolving for the better...
I've included a good link below that can give you more info on recycling CFLs...
Good luck!
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TEN DC 12V 10W Solar 2700k CFL Light Bulb 12 Volt LAMP $55.00 |
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12 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 13WATT = 60WATT $14.50 |
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250W 8U 2700K E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb / Lamp RED $37.45 |
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ONE 250W RED SPECTRUM 8U E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb $28.47 |
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ONE 250W BLUE SPECTRUM 8U E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb $20.98 |
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DC 12V 15W Solar Panel CFL Light Bulb w Battery Clamps $1.00 |
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12 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 19W = 75WATT $14.50 |
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2x DC 12V 10W Solar Panel CFL Light Bulb 6400K DAY WHT $3.25 |
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70 watt 6400K GROW LIGHT CF CFL 150 250 400 600 HPS MH $27.95 |
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NEW 250 watt Feliz CFL 2700K GROW LIGHT with REFLECTOR $134.90 |
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NEW 200 watt Feliz CFL 6500K GROW LIGHT with REFLECTOR $114.90 |
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NEW 200 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $79.95 |
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NEW 125 watt Feliz CFL 2700K GROW LIGHT with REFLECTOR $74.90 |
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12 GLOBE A-SHAPE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB fan cfl $25.00 |
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16 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 13 WATT= 60 WATT $20.50 |
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NEW 125 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 2700K with SOCKET CORDSET $59.90 |
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24 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 19W = 75WATT $28.99 |
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Lot 48 13 Watt Mini CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb $59.85 |
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R40 FLUORESCENT GROW LIGHT BULB cfl 6400k DAYLIGHT 18w $14.99 |
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48 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 14W=60W Mini CFL $45.95 |
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24 watt CFL 2700K LIGHT BULB 2G11 PL-L24w/827/4p ~ LTT $9.98 |
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20 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 13WATT= 60WATT $23.50 |
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200 Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Light Bulbs 13W=60W $239.99 |
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6 CHANDELIER FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS 40 WATTS CFL $19.95 |
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(8) SYLVANIA 13 WATT COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB CFL $19.95 |
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250W 8U 6400K E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb / Lamp BLUE $37.45 |
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250W 8U 2700K E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb / Lamp RED $37.45 |
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ONE 250W RED SPECTRUM 8U E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb $15.73 |
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ONE 250W BLUE SPECTRUM 8U E40 CFL Grow Light Bulb $22.03 |
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12 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 19W = 75WATT $14.50 |
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NEW 200 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K with SOCKET CORDSET $99.95 |
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196 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 14W=60W Mini CFL $189.95 |
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NEW 200 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $79.95 |
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20 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 13WATT = 60WATT $23.50 |
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4 DIMMABLE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 15W=75W $6.50 |
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NEW 250 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K with SOCKET CORDSET $119.90 |
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NEW 125 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $39.95 |
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8 Pack GE Energy Smart 60 Spiral 13 Watt CFL Light bulb $11.50 |
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NEW 250 watt Feliz CFL 6500K GROW LIGHT with REFLECTOR $134.90 |
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NEW 125 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K with SOCKET CORDSET $59.90 |
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(2) 105 Watt Fluorescent GROW LIGHT CFL HO * Vegetative $49.99 |
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NEW 250 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $99.95 |
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3 DIMMABLE R30 CFL LIGHT BULBS 65w 15w TRACK FLOOD CAN $25.95 |
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GE 8pk CFL light bulbs 13W = 60W helical type you get 8 $0.01 |
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6 GLOBE A-SHAPE COMPACT FLOURESCENT LIGHT BULB cfl 14w $20.00 |
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216 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB flourescent 23w cfl $225.00 |
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20 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS cfl 13w=60w save eng $30.00 |
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NEW 250 watt Feliz CFL 6500K GROW LIGHT with REFLECTOR $134.90 |
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NEW 200 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $69.95 |
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25 CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 20w=75w $31.99 |
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12 DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 15w=75w cfl $3.75 |
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54 CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 20w=75w $24.99 |
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10x LED Halogen CFL Light Bulb Lamp Adapter E27- E14 $49.00 |
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24 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 19W = 75WATT $28.99 |
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8 DIMMABLE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 15W= 75W $12.99 |
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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Holder CFL Light Socket G24q-1 $3.95 |
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24 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 23W = 100WATT $28.99 |
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NEW 250 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 6500K 6 MO WARRANTY $99.95 |
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NEW 200 WATT CFL GROW LIGHT 2700K with SOCKET CORDSET $99.95 |
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16 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL 13WATT = 60WATT $19.50 |
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AmerenUE has announced a free program for disposing of used CFL (compact fluorescent) light bulbs. Ameren says its customers may bring used bulbs -- even broken ones if they're in sealed plastic bags -- to one of more than 50 authorized locations in its territory.
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