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Choosing an LED Light Bulb: A Guide to Green LED Lighting

Choosing an LED Light Bulb: A Guide to Green LED Lighting

Choosing an LED light can be difficult at first, especially if you haven’t really looked into your lighting options recently. These green lighting options are better for the environment as compared to traditional bulbs or CFLs. They also can save you a lot of money.

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Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Bulb to Limit Mercury Exposure

In our recent article discussing the safety of CFL bulbs, we uncovered that while CFL bulbs are safe to use in your home, there are some precautions that need to be taken.   To recap, CFL…

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury Dangers Debunked

There is no mystery here, the CFL bulbs do contain mercury, mercury is a potent neurotoxin, but the question remains, are the bulbs safe for your house? The best way I can convince you that CFL bulbs are safe is by providing the facts.

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Energy Efficiency Tips for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Energy Efficiency Tips for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Small businesses and home office users can cut their energy consumption by thousands of dollars each year by implementing energy efficient practices. Everything from lighting choices to the types of computers your employees use can mean the difference between profitability and losses.

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5 Green Products Everyone Should Use

5 Green Products Everyone Should Use

Sustainable living is accomplished one step at a time. Here are 5 green products that every single person can use to make a difference in their carbon footprint. Spend no more than $50 on all 5 and you can say “I’m going green.”

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3 Money Saving Reasons to Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

3 Money Saving Reasons to Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs can last up to 11 years and help reduce home energy costs upwards of $68 over their lifespan. Getting every American to switch to CFL bulbs would equal the removal of 11 million smog producing vehicles from the road each year.

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