Thread: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs -- some are unreliable
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Old 06-07-2009, 11:02 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Why bring it in to your house? Because you are benefiting both yourself and the environment by doing so. What proportion of you lightbulbs do you typically break, as a matter of interest? 1 in 10? 1 in 100?
How am I benefiting the environment by using something that, multiplied by the millions and millions being used, will really have an impact on the environment? Imagine dumps with this crap in it. Over time, the mercury build up could cause a real toxic dump.

In my neighborhood, lets say 12 homes, there are 5 that put their recycle can out weekly. Now....do the math.

So, until they make a real "environmentally friendly" bulb, I'll continue using what I have.

Oh, and I'm very good at breaking bulbs.

If you follow the directions on disposing of broken CFL bulbs, even breaking one would be a nightmare to clean up.

Harry. I know I'm beating a dead horse here. The idea is good. The end product isn't.
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