In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at what's behind a new ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs, and ...

Not all CFLs are created equal. Find out how to save the most energy with CFLs and how to get a bulb with better light quality. Compact fluorescent light bulbs save consumers money — and their use can ...

Fluorescent lighting uses less energy than comparably bright incandescent bulbs do. So switching to fluorescents will shave your energy bill. The big surprise: Relying on fluorescent lights may also ...

Do you remember making the switch from incandescent bulbs to CFLs? Today, switching to LEDs offers even more benefits in terms of efficiency and safety.

Canada has banned the import and manufacture of CFL bulbs due to mercury risks. Learn which bulbs are illegal and how to ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A recycling bin at Maine Hardware in Portland, filled with compact ...

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When you start browsing to find the best smart bulbs for your house, you’ll see that most of them are LED bulbs. To a newcomer, terms like “LED” can get a little confusing. Sure, LED bulbs are ...

SUMMIT -- If you are a regular reader of a certain daily newspaper, you may noticed a recent article that questioned the value of buying compact fluorescent light bulbs. Since the bulbs did not have a ...

EVERETT — Phil Beardsley got a surprise last week when he bought some fluorescent lights at a home improvement store. The Lake Stevens retiree was prepared to plunk down the sticker price of nearly ...

Q: Can I recycle my fluorescent light bulbs? — T. I. A: Yes, T.I., but never in your mixed recycling bin or cart! Don’t forget that there are two distinct ways to recycle something. The first is via ...

I have a Hunter ceiling fan (4 lights), and the manual says not to use over 60 watt bulbs in it. So, first, can I those compact fluorescent bulbs in it instead of the standard incadescent? And second, ...