Irritation seems to be rising as more consumers try compact fluorescent bulbs, which now occupy 11 percent of the nation’s eligible sockets, with 330 million bulbs sold every year. Consumers are posting vociferous complaints on the Internet after trying the bulbs and finding them lacking. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
An important feature missing is about the need to properly dispose of these bulbs by taking them to an authorized CFL recycling site.
Interesting article on recent concerns about compact fluorescent bulbs, highlighting the lack of consumer information about how to use them appropriately. This report is factual, well-sourced and provides reasonable context about this issue.
Looks at how a commonly-sited way consumers can save energy, replacing their bulbs, has pitfalls of its own. The piece isn't very in-depth. It doesn't, for instance, consider alternatives such as LED lighting.
Great topic, and this touches on the key points. But I'd like to see more depth. The viewpoints are somewhat balanced, but there is none to defend the EnergyStar program.
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