There's an old joke about the number of people it takes to change a light bulb. But because the newer energy-efficient kinds contain tiny amounts of mercury, the hard part now may be getting rid of ...

There's been a big push lately for homeowners to start using more energy efficient light bulbs called compact fluorescent lights. They're the coiled-shaped bulbs that cost between $10 and $20 and use ...

Actually, the EPA advisory does allow for vacuuming glass shards after you have cleaned up the powdery debris with sticky tape or a couple of stiff cards, blotted the remaining powder with a damp ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There's an old joke about the number of people it takes to change a light bulb. But because the newer energy-efficient kinds contain tiny amounts of mercury, the hard part is ...

The nation’s accelerating shift from incandescent bulbs to a new generation of energy-efficient lighting is raising an environmental concern — the release of tons of mercury every year. The most ...

When is a $10 light bulb worth the money? Perhaps when it lasts 45 years and pays for itself in electricity in a year. That’s the trade-off shoppers will have to ponder as a range of new, ...

The Oregon Senate has passed a bill limiting the amount of mercury allowed in compact fluorescent light bulbs that can be sold or distributed in the state. The Senate passed the bill on Feb. 15 by a ...

Highly efficient fluorescent light bulbs are widely touted as environmentally friendly, but they have created a recycling headache for the EPA and local governments. More often than not, their toxic ...

A federal ban on inefficient light bulbs goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014, almost seven years after it was announced with fanfare by a then-rookie Conservative government. But the tough regulations are ...

You may have started to see some odd-looking — and expensive — light bulbs show up at your local home improvement store. Earlier this year, Home Depot started selling a Philips AmbientLED bulb that is ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A recycling bin at Maine Hardware in Portland, filled with compact ...

The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs. Official advice from the Department of the ...