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Post by myscatterheart on Jan 3, 2012 17:27:38 GMT -5
In the news recently I've seen quite a few reports of the future phasing out of incandescent bulbs and the implementation of more efficient CFLs. However NOT ONE of the reports I've seen have mentioned the fact that CFLs contain mercury (if however, small amounts) and that they should NOT be thrown out in regular curbside trash. CFLs should be taken to appropriate recycling centers so that the toxins can be handled responsibly. Home Depot/Lowe's and many other locations accept these used bulbs. www.recycleabulb.com easily helps you locate a nearby drop off.
Please consider taking a few minutes to call or e-mail your local news stations to urge them to contain this info for the public in future CFL reports. (Especially please try to include the Home Depot/Lowe's & recycleabulb.com info). Almost all news stations make it easy to contact them via their websites. It really only takes 5 minutes.
I know it may seem dumb and insignificant, but please consider that each bulb contains roughly 3mg of mercury - multiply that by the number of lightbulbs used in this country! The proper disposal of mercury is important. If you put mercury in the trash, it gets in the ground, then your water, then your food sources. Ingested by you and your family. Your pets. The world. Cmon. This is important in the longrun. Proactivity, let's do this guys. Please and thank you. I appreciate it!
It is in the grand scheme of things it is a pretty low amount of mercury. That being said I am moving to the LED lights anyway they are cheap at Costco, and it seems like they will save me 15-20 a month, so they will pay for themselves in a year or so.
