We know we can’t stop greenhouse
gases on our own. But if everyone
 takes one giant green step we
can have an impact. An important first step in the fight against
climate change is to replace old-fashioned incandescent bulbs
with compact florescent ones.
Their benefits include:
CFLs are cost-effective.
Although initially more expensive, CFLs are a smart purchase
because they save you money in the long run. A single 15-watt
CFL used in place of a 60-watt incandescent will reduce your
electric bill by $45 over its lifetime.
CFLs are also energy-efficient.
Replacing just 1 light bulb in your home with a CFL prevents
about 150 pounds of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the
atmosphere each year. That is equivalent to not driving your car
for 2 weeks!
Saving energy reduces
pollution. CFLs emit the same amount of light as regular
incandescent bulbs but use 75 percent less electricity. If
every household in Westchester replaced just 1 bulb, we’d reduce
pollution by more than 400 million pounds over the lifetime of
the bulb.
Join us in thinking globally
and acting locally by making the switch to compact fluorescent
light bulbs.
WHERE CAN I BUY CFLs?
Energy Star Website
Features a user-friendly "find a store" function which allows
you to search by zip code for retailers that sell CFLs.
OneBillionBulbs.com - How To Buy CFLs Online
Provides a list of websites that sell CFLs, as well as a vast
array of information on the economic and environmental benefits
of switching to CFLs.
Environmental Defense - Find An Energy-Saving Light Bulb
Energy-saving light bulbs now come in all shapes and sizes.
Choose as many or as few criteria as you like and we'll
recommend bulbs that match.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT CFLs?
18
Seconds.org: Change a Bulb. Change Everything
It takes only 18 seconds to change a light. Save energy and cash
now by switching to Energy Star CFL bulbs. See how enlightened
your state is on this interactive site.
New American Dream
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume
responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life,
and promote social justice.
**See the
Additional Resources section of this website for a detailed
listing of resources related to climate change & action that you
can take to reduce its devastating impact.
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