More Info on Compact Fluorescent
CFLs do contain small amounts of mercury and therefore require proper disposal. But don't despair! These bulbs are still responsible for less mercury than incandescent bulbs! A power plant will emit 10mg of mercury to produce
the electricity to run an incandescent bulb compared to only 2.4mg of mercury to run a CFL for the same time. See this
EPA Fact Sheet for more details. Please check
www.earth911.org or
www.lamprecycle.org for more information about how to dispose of CFLs in your area.
FYI: According to the US Dept of Energy, incandescent lamps typically produce 12 to 15 lumens per Watt of electrical power. Compact fluorescent lamps produce at least 50 lumens per Watt, while currently available high-brightness LEDs can produce about 30 to 35 lumens per Watt.