Conserving Energy - Tip 52 
Lighting: Compact Flourescent Lights

Lighting account for five to 10 percent of total energy use in the average home. Consider the advantages of energy-efficient alternatives. Use ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They use less than 25 percent of the electricity standard bulbs use and last up to 10 times longer. When they do burn out, recycle them. Bring your expired CFLs to any Home Depot for free recycling. For store locations and more information, visit www.homedepot.com/ecooptions. For additional recycling locations, visit www.recycleabulb.com. New York City also accepts CFLs for recycling at five special drop-off sites – one in each borough. For locations and times visit www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/at_home/special_waste.shtml. Westchester County residents can call 211, the county’s Recycling HelpLine, or visit www.westchestergov.com.

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