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Mercury in Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Old-fashioned tungsten light bulbs are due to be phased out. Their low-energy replacements contain mercury, which has triggered a rash of concerned media stories.   |
This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
Thinking Outside the Bulb Compact flourescent light bulbs and LEDs prepare for their turn in the spotlight |
Fast Company
September 2006
Charles Fishman |
How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change the World? One. And You're Looking At It. For years, compact fluorescent bulbs have promised dramatic energy savings -- yet they remain a mere curiosity. That's about to change, thanks to a push by Wal-Mart. CFLs are a classic example of creative destruction. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
Wal-Mart's Bright Idea Its new lightbulb initiative will benefit customers, shareholders, and the environment. Investors, take note. |
This Old House
October 2007
Keith Pandolfi |
Recycling Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs Compact Fluorescents contain mercury. So when your CFLs burn out, you should dispose of them properly. |
Outside
May 2007
Amanda Griscom Little |
Screw the Right Thing Compact fluorescents are good for everybody, and the new models glow just as warmly as your cherished bulbs. So why aren't Americans seeing the light? |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2011
Paul Wallich |
The Lightbulb That Really Is a Better Idea LED bulbs change the lighting equation |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2012
Bernie Weir |
The Subtle Circuitry Behind LED Lighting The circuitry behind LED lighting poses tricky challenges |
The Motley Fool
May 18, 2010
Anders Bylund |
Your Luminescence Is Approaching Obsolescence The inefficient heat lamps you're replacing way too often are going away. Here's how you can profit from the change of the guard. |
National Defense
June 2009
Sandra I. Erwin |
Wouldn't Sailors Be Happier if They Didn't Have to Change Light Bulbs? Navy energy experts estimate that the service could save millions of dollars in fuel costs -- and improve sailors' quality of life at sea |
Fast Company
September 14, 2011
Rachel Z. Arndt |
Fifty Bucks For A Lightbulb? Say Hello To LED Bulbs We're told LED bulbs will brighten our future. Just not yet. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2011
Arunava De |
How to Make Money During the LED Revolution With a ban on incandescent lighting on its way, LEDs might show the way to the future. |
PC World
April 2001
Frank Thorsberg |
Computing Through an Energy Crisis: How to Save Money and Power Helpful tips to keep you up and running--with the lights on... |
Popular Mechanics
June 23, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Money-Saving Ways to Stay Cool This Summer There's a perfect summer storm brewing, and it's going to dramatically increase the cost of keeping our homes cool. |
Popular Mechanics
January 15, 2009
Adam Hadhazy |
When CFLs Fail: How to Keep Your Compact Fluorescent Glowing CFLS are perhaps the best bulbs on the market. But these pricey bulbs aren't perfect. Here, we explore the source of CFL problems and explain how to prevent them. |
CFO
November 1, 2004
John Edwards |
Let There Be Cheaper Light In the long run, LED devices can generate big savings in energy consumption. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Home Depot's Bright Idea Home Depot has come up with a bright idea: offering recycling drop-offs for compact fluorescent light bulbs at all of its stores. |
Home Toys
June 2003
Roger Stamm |
Lighting the way to energy efficiency and cost savings with whole-home lighting controls By their inherent design and very purpose, lighting controls are a way to not only save electricity and related costs, they're a fun, convenient and futuristic way to go about it. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Easy Ways To Save On Energy Bills Saving energy isn't hard. Try some of these tips and check next month's bill. You'll find that you can save money on energy almost without thinking about it. |
Wired
June 23, 2008
Nate Ralph |
Green Lights: Pick the Right Compact Fluorescent for Your Room Save mother earth by switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. |
Fast Company
November 2006 |
Feedback Letters. Updates. Advice: A Lightbulb That Could Change the World... 2006 Customers First Awards... He Could Be in Pictures... Fast Fix... etc. |
Chemistry World
January 17, 2013
David Bradley |
Casting a shadow over green light bulbs New research suggests that the environmental legacy of the toxic metals in CFLs and LEDs, including copper, lead, mercury and zinc, needs to be given greater consideration by policymakers formulating strategies to cut energy use. |
Entrepreneur
March 2009
Francine Kizner |
8 Gadgets to Green Your Office From printer ink to motion sensor light switches, you can save cash and go eco-friendly. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
Rich Duprey |
LEDing the Way to Profits With the world deciding to turn off the lights and some big players deciding that alternatives are needed right away, opportunities abound for investors to profit from the bright lights of the LED industry. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
3 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Problems--and Expert Fixes Defective bulbs... Bulb failure... Prematurely bulb wear... |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Burnout Busters A typical incandescent lightbulb burns for approximately 900 hours. If your bulbs aren't lasting that long, there's probably a good reason why. Here are four common problems, along with ways to fix them. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2009
Rich Duprey |
A Little Too Dazzling Cree is the LED industry's leading company, but are its shares worth their price? |
Popular Mechanics
February 7, 2008
Paul Tolme |
How Cheap LEDs Could Efficiently Power Africa and Beyond Helping Africa light up. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
Emily Masamitsu |
The Best Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: PM Lab Test When it comes to illuminating your home, brightness isn't everything. |
The Motley Fool
August 17, 2007
Chuck Saletta |
Saving Some Money and the Planet Eco-friendly used to mean more expensive. Finally, technological advances, high energy prices, and increasing consumer demand for greener options have helped make green choices far more cost-competitive. |
The Motley Fool
April 22, 2008
Rich Smith |
Lighting Up the Green Revolution How to profit from fluorescent bulbs. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Tiffany Meyers |
How to Green Up Your Office Making your office greener is easier than you think. Take these 5 steps to clean up your act. |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2012
Richard Stevenson |
LED Bulbs for Less In 2012, there will finally be a first-rate LED bulb you can afford |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Save the Planet, Save Your Pennies To make a lasting impact on the planet and your wallet, consider making an investment of time and a little money in appliances and home improvements. They may cost a little upfront, but they'll save you money in the long run. |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2008
Jennifer Demski |
Green Schools : Electric Youth Students from Montgomery County Public Schools light the way to energy efficiency. |
AskMen.com
February 6, 2014
Dave Asprey |
Suffer From Insomnia? Light Hacking Will Change Your Life Many studies have linked late-night exposure to light to some really unpleasant things, like obesity, breast cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. |
Reason
April 2008
David Weigel |
Bright Idea President Bush approves a mandate that all light bulbs consume 25 percent less energy by the year 2012, effectively banning the traditional, incandescent light bulb. |
Home Toys
December 2002
Roger Stamm |
Lighting Your Way to a More Secure, More Beautiful Home The features and advantages of modern lighting control systems are truly incredible. Technological advancements have given us comprehensive and affordable home lighting controls that can do things Thomas Edison would have never dreamed were possible. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Holiday-Lighting Know-How For a spectacular display that's merry and bright -- and doesn't blow a fuse -- follow these five tips from lighting pros |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2012
Anders Bylund |
2 Bright Ideas for 2012 This is how you find exciting investments in a patently stale market. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
NBG International Recall Christmas Lights "Rice Light" decorative Christmas lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2001 |
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries Tips on choosing and using a Christmas tree, lighting, etc. |
This Old House
June 26, 2015
Deborah Baldwin |
7 Tips for LED Bulb Buyers Avoid heartbreak in the lighting aisle with these tips. |
