Compact florescent light bulbs use less energy and last longer than standard incandescent bulbs. Great but they are a big problem when we do throw them out.
Florescent bulbs are hazardous waste and need to be dealt with appropriately. Very few facilities exist to do this and yet we’re now all on the band wagon with florescent bulbs.
Why don’t we just make incandescent bulbs that last longer? We know from the book Made to Break that this is possible. That during times of war we did make better bulbs. Why not now? Where’s our War on Waste.
Hello culture of waste. Let’s make good decisions, not half-hearted ones in the name of environmentalism.
Look up recycling florescent bulbs.