A while ago we wrote an article explaining the different types of light bulbs on the market called Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs. Many manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs now sell compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) for their energy efficiency, but many of their practices are still not very eco-friendly. We have found a great company that has put sustainability as its highest priority: Earthmate.
Earthmate not only produces CFLs, they have created new standards for the industry to not only save energy, but to also reduce greenhouse gases and help stop global warming. They have made changes to how the lights are made. For instance, their CFLs contain 75% less mercury than most CFLs on the market today. They have also made changes to how they sell their product. The packaging is made out of 100% post consumer materials, and is labeled with soy ink, which is a huge change compared to most CFLs on the market being sold in plastic containers that require scissors for opening. To complete the process for their customers, they encourage their customers to find recycling centers in their community to recycle light bulbs when they are no longer usable. You can go to Earth911.org to find a recycling center in your area.
Earthmate lights can be purchased at Amazon.com
