Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) do use less energy, last long and that is fantastic. Did you know that the Compact Fluorescent light bulb you are buying in order to save energy has mercury in it? Did you know it is not wise to dump mercury into the ground like at landfills? Often people just toss the used bulb in the trash. Mercury is toxic. This government fact sheet makes the case that its not a big deal by comparing it to the electricity generated from a coal plant.
In northern California only 4% of our electricity was made from coal. View the Power mix
My opinion is that any mercury in the ground is too much mercury in the ground. Please take your CFL's to a recycling center. Look online.. some Home Depots are taking them back.
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