Going green may be easier than you think. The most common problem is where do you start? Recent studies have shown that the best place to start is at home with energy efficient bulbs. The goal of this article is to give you a few simple tips that you can apply starting today.
The most affordable place to start is with the lighting in your home. Traditional light bulbs are extremely inefficient at converting electricity to light. Statistics show that they waste approximately 95% of the electricity they use to create heat. More company’s are starting to create 25 watt eco friendly light bulbs that will aid in reducing the total amount of energy used to light your home, not to mention you will be helping save the planet.
12 volt 25 watt light bulbs are also known as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Just like traditional bulbs, they fit standard light fittings. The best part is they are 80% more efficient at turning energy into light.
Studies show that CFLs last as much as 10 times longer than standard bulbs, and it is recommended that you fit them throughout your home. Another important thing to note when switching your home over to eco friendly light bulbs is that most of them do not work with dimmer switches. Most standard dimmers will make the bulb flicker, which could end up damaging the bulb not to mention how irritating the flickering can be.
In the past years, consumers have complained that energy saving bulbs were overly priced and that they took to long to turn on. Just like all technology, there has been significant improvements in this area as well. The prices are really close to that of their counterparts. The money that you save supersedes the cost difference, not to mention the other benefits.
There has also been an improvement to the amount of time it takes for the energy saving bulbs to turn on. On the same note, there has also been improvements in the aspect that the newer lights offer warmer tones from the light instead of the traditionally white light that is normally associated with them.
Surveys show that most consumers worry about the amount of mercury in CFLs. Well rest assure, energy saving bulbs only contain a small trace of mercury - smaller than the tip of a pen. Looking at the big picture eco friendly bulbs and the latest advancements in their technology will aid even more with the struggle against air pollution.
Another important aspect that needs to be addressed is the recycling of your energy saving light bulb. By law, those who sell these products are supposed to provide information to you on how the products should be recycled. You should never dispose of the bulbs along with the regular household trash. A more environmentally friendly way of disposing the light would be to place them in your recycle bin if your community offers such services or call your local recycling authorities and ask for instructions.
Make your next move your best move and take action today. Even the smallest change will have a profound effect in your life and in the lives of others around you.
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