Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL's - residential)

The Environmental Story

CFLs use up to 80% less energy to light our rooms to the same level as incandescent bulbs and can last 10 times longer. The precious and toxic trace amount of mercury within the glass tube and ballast are recyclable and require proper disposal.  Consider LED bulbs to avoid mercury.

Did You Know?

Mercury exposure can be highly toxic to the nervous system and kidneys – producing symptoms such as anxiety and depression – and may also affect memory, thinking, and nerve function with possible tremors and reduced coordination. Pregnant women and women of childbearing years need to be especially careful since some studies have shown that when women have higher levels of methylmercury exposure from eating marine mammals, their children have been found to have lower intelligence scores, delayed verbal and motor skills, impaired hearing, and poor coordination.  The United Nations estimates that mercury toxicity has caused learning disabilities and impaired the nervous system of millions of children worldwide.