COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT (CFL) BULBS
CHOOSE A CFL FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT!
Benefits of using CFLs:
Energy Star-compliant CFL bulbs consume 75% less electricity, and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs! CFLs are also safer to operate and can cut cooling-related costs because they produce 75% less heat.
Fewer replacement bulbs + less electricity used + less heat produced = Fewer bulbs in landfills, fewer carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, & reduced utility costs.
Recycle old CFLs:
Increase the environmental benefits of CFLs by recycling old ones. Visit Lamprecycle.org, for a one-stop source of information about disposing or recycling mercury-containing light bulbs, including whether you can dispose of CFLs with your household waste. A CFL fact sheet is also made available on the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) web site.
When CFL breaks:
Due to miniscule amounts of mercury in CFL bulbs, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends following specific steps in case of breakage. If a CFL breaks in your office, promptly contact a DCS Facilities Services Building Manager or Technician to begin the EPA-recommended clean-up process.
More Information on CFLs:
For more about CFLs, visit these sites:
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