In light of the fact that the recent post I did on the inherent hazardous waste associated with CFLs generated so many phone calls and emails to me, I thought it was time to turn you on to a new program I recently discovered.
Osram Sylvania, Viola Environmental Services and the U.S. Postal Service have grouped together to help recycle CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs). Though considered the perfect alternative to incandescent light bulbs thanks to the fact that they save energy and last longer, CFLs do have small amounts of mercury in them, and mercury is a hazardous substance. The problem is figuring out what to do with them when they are no longer good.
Thanks to the above mentioned team effort, the benefits of using CFLs just got significantly greater. Although you have to buy the containers from Sylvania, the price includes shipping and disposal. And all you do is follow the instructions to carefully box them up and drop them off at the post office. With many different sizes available, even up to the 4' long bulbs, it's a can't lose, safe way to approach the world of CFLs, knowing that they are safely disposed of and practically the entire bulb and its components are recycled.
For more information, visit www.sylvania.com/recycle.
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