Mythbusting v2

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has compiled a list of ten myth-busters to help separate energy savings fact from energy wasting fiction.

MYTHBUSTING FACT #2: Today's compact fluorescent lightbulbs work just as well as incandescents, and are just as safe. CFLs have come a long way in terms of quality and variety, and use a fraction of the energy of incandescent bulbs. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to ensure high quality bulbs, and try out different color varieties to find the one you like best ("soft white" most closely mimics the color of an incandescent). As for safety, even if a bulb breaks in your house authorities suggest that there is not enough mercury in the bulb to present a substantial health hazard. That being said, efforts should be taken to dispose of CFLs properly.

I did a post on CFL clean up awhile ago. And, remember, all Home Depots recycle CFLs now (even if there isn't a bin in sight) and you can also drop them off at the Hazardous Waste facility near Shelby Farms every Saturday and Tuesday 8:30am-1:00pm.