Comments on: Time To Change The Light Bulb?

A Growing Coalition Wants To Replace Standard Bulbs With Compact Fluorescents

[musty2u]

CS, right on the mercury. In a couple years we are going to see a lot of mercury poisoning amonge our sanitation haulers. Somehow, I can't imagine our people saving these bulbs when not usable for special recycling. They are going to be just like all the little batteries that end up leaching away in our landfills. Yet, there might be a nickle or so deposit on a drink bottle in some states. Will some politician start wanting deposits on light bulbs?

[csnider50]

What you forgot to mention is that each of the compact fluorescent light bulbs on the market today contain mercury, and must be disposed of properly. This is information that consumers should be aware of. Most people just throw them in the trash like the old standard bulbs. While people maybe saving energy, they are polluting the ground and ground water with toxic mercury.

[hawksprings]

Why doesn't the government ban heated pools and huge mansions like Mr. Gore has? Or the ownership of more than 2 houses?

If we're all going to die unless drastic measures are taken, lets go all the way.

[kirk crawford]

When the wear out, how do get rid of them or recycle?
W. Kirk Crawford
Tularosa, New Mexico

[r_schiff]

I think the option should be out there for people who do not want these "money saving" light bulbs. Money saving to who? The government, that's who. Us consumers are digging deeper into our pockets because we are paying more for the light bulb. I bought 4 of these light bulbs last year and the only thing they do is burn out, one of them shorted a circuit in my bedroom. I only have 1 of these light bulbs left, the other ones burned out in less than 1 year. I'm disqusted with these things. If you thik about it, the more I have to pay for these comes out to be the same amount i'm "saving" supposedly on my bill.