| Commonly, households wishing to live a greener | | | | occur where the ends of the bulb connect to the |
| lifestyle instinctually think about putting in all CFL | | | | bulb base. Even more disconcerting is the |
| (compact florescent light) bulbs in their homes to | | | | possibility of shattering a CFL bulb, due to the |
| capitalize on energy savings. It is thought that this | | | | potential impact of the mercury on the |
| is both helpful for the environment and their | | | | environment. Not all CFLs are properly disposed of |
| wallets. This is very true, unless the compact | | | | and over time mercury will build up in the water |
| florescent bulb fails early in it's life, which | | | | supply through their use. |
| frequently happens. However, there is hope in | | | | Here's a quick list of why LED lights are better |
| another type of lightbulb that isn't big yet, but will | | | | than CFL bulbs: |
| send both the incandescent and florescent bulbs | | | | LED lights are made without any mercury and can |
| to their graves. | | | | last years longer than compact florescent bulbs |
| LED (light emitting diode) technology has moved | | | | and several years longer than incandescent bulbs. |
| beyond your Christmas tree lights. These lights | | | | LED lights run incredibly cool relative to other light |
| are now lighting up more and more eco friendly | | | | bulbs. This is good when you are trying to keep a |
| homes due to relatively new, bundling technology. | | | | cool home during the summertime. |
| This process of bundling several LED lights into a | | | | LED lights are much more efficient and require |
| single bulb produces the same lighting effect that | | | | much energy than incandescent or CFL bulbs. This |
| you are already used to with traditional and CFL | | | | makes them preferable if you are considering |
| bulbs, but puts the energy savings and | | | | utilizing solar power for your home or in your |
| environmental impact to shame. | | | | yard for lightscaping to minimize the amount of |
| One thing that is concerning about CFLs is the | | | | electricity you have to purchase from your |
| discoloring and in some cases a melting that can | | | | electric company. |