Recycling Your Energy Efficient Bulbs

It’s great that you bought energy efficient bulbs, but what do you do with them when they finally give out? Sure, they last longer than the older light bulbs, but they won’t live forever. When your energy efficient bulbs wear out, you probably don’t want to just throw them away. That defeats some of the purpose of green living and of getting light bulbs that are more efficient in the first place. Unfortunately, most cities don’t have collection points for energy efficient bulbs like compact fluorescents (CFLs). Without a safe place to recycle them, consumers are forced to just throw them away, which many of them don’t want to do.

If you don’t want to throw your energy efficient bulbs away, start asking your local government or the organization that handles recycling in your city to offer a place to recycle them. If enough people start asking, something will get done. If you just continue to throw them, away, however, the necessary changes to protect the planet might not get made. Knowing that, you can’t be expected to save the planet all by yourself. Get your friends and family members involved, along with your neighbors and your community. There should be a place in your town to recycle energy efficient bulbs, and with your help there can be. Even though it may take a while, it’s well worth the effort.

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