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Neely wrote 1 month ago: Federal Trade Commission I think I speak for many of us when I say – ABOUT TIME.  The Federal … more →

Tags: News, minnesota energy challenge, Light Bulbs, Federal Trade Commission

GE CEO: Manufacturing Jobs Should Comprise 20% of US Employment7 comments

speakingofprecision wrote 1 month ago: Actions always speak louder than words.   Made in China. Protect the environment. Here’s what … more →

Tags: Front Office, Hypocrisy, GE Hypocrisy, Jeff Immelt Hypocrisy, Green products made in china, Made in China, US Labor Productivity, 20% of US Jobs Should Be Manufacturing Jobs, CFL light bulbs

Energy efficient light bulbs (CFL's) - Not environment friendly3 comments

lisaracz wrote 2 months ago:  (Photo by: Lisa Racz)   In todays world in America, most of the general public is becoming more ear … more →

Tags: Environment, Nature, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, CFL bulbs, Chemicals, dispose, energy efficient light bulbs, Incandescent Bulbs, mercury gas

Government forcing us to switch from regular light bulbs to fluorescents because they are better for the environment. Really?

ayfs wrote 2 months ago: Sure, incandescent use more electricity, but what happens when your light bulb goes bad? Incandescen … more →

Tags: fraud, News, public safety risks, fluorescent light bulbs, coal-fired power plants, mercury waste, mercury removal, compact fluorescent bulb, mercury vapor

Whatever You Do Matters!

Neely wrote 3 months ago: I was giving a presentation last night when I startled some people by telling them that energy effic … more →

Tags: Awesome Actions, Energy efficiency, minnesota energy challenge, Energy Conservation, phantom load, CFL's

Save Money Now!

lrohleder wrote 3 months ago: What is one of the easiest and simplest ways to start conserving energy in your home and reduce your … more →

Tags: Energy Conservation, Energy efficiency, light emitting diodes, lighting, Compact fluorescent light

Canadian eco-terrorists target the United States

dju316 wrote 4 months ago: The Star-Ledger in New Jersey reports what looks like just another feel-good story about eco-nuts gi … more →

Tags: compact fluorescent lightbulb, light bulb, lightbulb, cfl danger, cfl mercury, Canada, Project Porchlight

LED light bulbs: A bright idea1 comment

ecologicjess wrote 7 months ago: One popular green message is that we can all do simple things, like changing a light bulb. Sure, tha … more →

Tags: Power-saving solutions, green living products, lighting, LED light Bulbs, CFL's

Greenwashing: Why Green Magazine Issues are Stupid4 comments

DefiningGreen wrote 7 months ago: I promise….I will get back to the coffee series really soon, but I just had to share this firs … more →

Tags: Definitions of Sustainability Terms, Practical Tips and Green FAQ's, Rants-Opinions-Ponderings-and Propaganda, green buying tips, Green Marketing, green media, Green Tips, greenwashing, sustainability

CFLs vs. LEDs: It's Getting Heated

Neely wrote 7 months ago: It seems that all I read about these days is the fierce marketing battle happening between up-and-co … more →

Tags: Frequently Asked Questions, CFL's, Green Inc, LEDs, Light Bulbs, light emitting diodes, New York Times

Compact Flourescent Bulb Disposal6 comments

DefiningGreen wrote 7 months ago: So….now you want to know what to do with those bulbs, huh? Well, according to the Energy Star … more →

Tags: Practical Tips and Green FAQ's, Rants-Opinions-Ponderings-and Propaganda, ČFL, Green Tips, sustainability, pacific garbage

Living Green Expo This Weekend!

Neely wrote 7 months ago: It looks like it’s going to be a nice weekend – 60s and sunny – just perfect for t … more →

Tags: Local events, minnesota energy challenge, CFL's, Living Green Expo, sustainability, Minnesota State Fair, Blue Sky Guide

Earth Day : be on the GREEN SIDE

noolo wrote 8 months ago: Earth Day has its beginnings in 1970, when 20 million participated across the U.S. Earth Day has gro … more →

Tags: Educate, Public Transport, Earth Day, save energy, use less water, reduce, reuse, recycle, Renewable Sources

Passionate about CFL recycling?

Neely wrote 8 months ago: Contact your state representative and ask them to support H.F. 606, a bill introduced by representat … more →

Tags: News, Energy efficiency, CFL's, Minnesota, minnesota house, Minnesota Politics

LEDs: Are we there yet?

Neely wrote 8 months ago: Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs, are definitely and up-and-coming lighting technology.  LEDs have man … more →

Tags: Frequently Asked Questions, Energy efficiency, LEDs, CFL's, LED, light emitting diodes

Uh, nope, CFLs are still better.

Neely wrote 9 months ago: I was kind of horrified to see this article on the New York Times which seemed to suggest that using … more →

Tags: Frequently Asked Questions, Awesome Actions, Treehugger, CFL's, incandescents, Light Bulbs, New York Times

Ameren fails to warn of CFL hazards

Michael Miller wrote 10 months ago: Ameren Illinois Utilities has been pushing CFLs, compact fluorescent lights, in their “Facts o … more →

Tags: Environment, ameren cilco, ameren illinois, CFL's

Ask the Experts!

Neely wrote 10 months ago: “I have used these new bulbs since they first came out and I can’t get them to last long … more →

Tags: Frequently Asked Questions, Ask the experts, CFL's, Energy efficiency, Light Bulbs, minnesota energy challenge

More on the Mercury Debate3 comments

Neely wrote 1 year ago: In the past couple of days I’ve gotten a few comments on this post on mercury in CFLs that I t … more →

Tags: Frequently Asked Questions, minnesota energy challenge, CFL's, Mercury, energy efficiency and conservation


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