It's almost inevitable that when you pull out your holiday decorations for the season, at least one bulb or strand of lights will be broken, burnt out, or malfunctioning. Sometimes, fixing seemingly ...

Green Lights Initiative spreads awareness on how to properly dispose of the most common types of light bulbs. In today’s environmentally conscious world, most people are used to recycling glass ...

Those curlicue bulbs have been around long enough that some are starting to burn out.And they don't belong in the landfill. "I know, just from talking to people, that we needto get the word out," said ...

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Chris Baskind was an ardent cyclist and car-free advocate who was dedicated to environmental issues and educating others about how to live more simply. By now, green technology early adopters know ...

You bought compact fluorescent light bulbs to save energy. Now, having done your part to help the environment, you’re stuck with a significant source of mercury pollution. Unlike conventional light ...

A It has been a chore trying to find a place to dispose of compact fluorescent lights. But it's getting easier as more places are accepting them, sometimes free of charge. And collection boxes may ...