5 Reasons to Use Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Do you need a good reason to buy a compact fluorescent light bulb? I hope one of these reasons will convince you to give them a try.
1. Compact Fluorescents are Pretty
They are not the ugly, flickering, slow starting bulbs of the past. Thanks to new technology, they come on when you want, with a steady, quiet glow and are available in many decorative styles.
2. They are Affordable
They cost only about $3 each. Sure, that’s more than a standard incandescent bulb, but you probably spend more than that on your morning cup of coffee. Check with your electric company, they may even offer you a rebate.
3. Save Money
If you replace your five most frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescents, you can save more than $35 a year in energy costs. They literally pay for themselves.
4. Shut Down a Power Plant
We can save enough electricity to shut down two entire power plants if every American family switches from standard bulbs to compact fluorescents.
5. Save the Environment
If every home in the U.S. switched one 60 watt incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent it would be the equivalent to taking 1.3 million cars off the roads. The average home has more than 50 sockets – you do the math.
When your compact fluorescents finally burn out – in about 5 years – don’t forget to recycle. Compact fluorescents contain a small amount of mercury and must be disposed of safely. Check out lamprecycle.org for more information.
Switch just one bulb today and challenge yourself to never go back to incandescent.
