Earth Day Tip
Dangers of Curly Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs,
with their distinctive curly shape, save energy and reduce pollution.
However, each fluorescent light bulb contains about 5 milligrams of
mercury. Though the amount is tiny, 5 milligrams of mercury is enough to
contaminate 6,000 gallons of drinking water, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As long as the mercury is
contained in the bulbs, it does not cause a problem, but these bulbs
present several dangers if they are not cleaned up and disposed of
properly.
All stores that sell these kinds of bulbs must take them back for proper recycling. Check out Home Depot's recycling bins in the front of the store.
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