I was listening to the news last night when I heard this. Did you know that light bulbs can be bad for your health. Energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs-8000 hour long life bulbs that slashes your light bills contain mercury-potentially potent toxic. Government experts are urging people not to throw them away. So what are you supposed to do when it light bulbs burn out? You should properly recycle them in your home. But only a handful of counties in the country recycles them. Also,ACE and other hardware stores are encouraging franchise owners to create in store recycling centers for these light bulbs.
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Klarque- I agree with you. Yet this is supposed to slash my light bill. I don't want to spend more money ( In the hospital ) by saving money. Thanks for your comments.
Guy -Yup! I didn't know that either. That's crazy isn't it? Thanks for commenting.
Fluorescent tubes have always been a disposal problem. The new LED lights are probably much safer and less hazardous to dispose of.
Hi Lanre,
This is good information to pass along, my husband was just telling me about this. :)
Suzanne - You are very welcome. People definitely need to know about this.
Eleanor - Hey Mikey! I think Eleanor likes this -LOL. I am glad you like it. Thanks for the advice. I continue to check with you more often.
Naoma - I don't know what's safe anymore. If aint one thing it is another. Thanks for your comments
Lanre, what should you do with them then??? You can't eat this or that, and now the light bulb's can hurt as well.
Ray-What is this world coming to? It seems everyday you can't do this or that. I just don't get it anymore. Thanks for your comments.
Tom -Neither did I tom. You are very welcome.
Patricia -You are the first person to hear say that the new bulbs are totally unflattering. Thanks for your comments.