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European Union Begins Ban of Incandescent Light Bulbs

Beth Graddon-Hodgson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:11:43 +0000

The European Union is on the cutting-edge of green technology; already ahead of many nations through its introduction a ban of incandescent light bulbs that began on September 1, 2009. The ban of these incandescent light bulbs has a goal of reducing region-wide energy costs through use of the more eco-friendly compact fluorescent light bulbs instead.

Lights Out: EU Bans Inefficient, Incandescent Light Bulbs

Jace Shoemaker-Galloway — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:59:11 +0000

In order to cut greenhouse emissions, fight climate change and save energy, 27 countries in the European Union (EU) are gradually phasing out traditional light bulbs. As of September 1st, 2009, 100-watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs can no longer be manufactured or imported, although stores can sell their remaining stock.

5 Products to Green in Your Everyday Life

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:33:29 +0000

Jeff McIntire-Strasburg occasionally writes posts on new, innovative green products (see Five Greenish Products You’ve Seen on TV and Five More Greenish Products You’ve Seen on TV). Rather than try to steal his thunder, this post looks at some basic, simple, green products that can make your everyday life many times greener.

Staying away from the topics of food and transportation, which are probably the biggest daily products you could green, here is a list of products you use everyday.

Compact Fluorescent Backlash Strikes

Shirley Siluk Gregory — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:10:29 +0000

OK, we know Rush Limbaugh hates them, but now Congress? U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, Minnesota) is sponsoring a bill known as the “Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act,” which would put a stop to the federal energy bill’s mandate to phase out regular incandescent bulbs starting in 2012.