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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo
Seriously, I think the comment on Compact Fluorescent Bulbs makes a lot of sense, and I urge everyone to consider it.
Pick a light that is on a lot - front porch, basement, hallway, wherever - and put in a CF from Lowe's, Home Depot, IKEA, or wherever. For less than a #1 meal at McD's you'll accomplish a few things:
Use less energy
Pay for less energy (or, your parents will pay less, translates to more $ for you?)
Get equal or more light
Generate less heat for the A/C to deal with (and again save...)
Not have to change the light bulb for several years (HS Students - this means you'll have moved out already!)
Not a lot of effort, but a big payoff. Try it.
Don
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Now those are good reasons to consider trying a Compact Fluorescent Bulb. And because energy conservation is always the right thing to do.
And then remember that any kind of Fluorescent Bulb shouldn't go in the trash when it burns out. They contain mercury in small quantities and should be taken to your local hazardous waste collection area. And that's the thing about our world today - every issue has more than one side and every "quick fix" has consequences.