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?
Search for local retailers, read up on the economic and environmental benefits of CFLs and learn more about energy-saving light bulbs using the links below:
Where can I learn more about CFLs?
See the Additional Resources section for a detailed listing of resources related to climate change and action that you can take to reduce its devastating impact.
