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Should traditional light bulbs be banned?

Posted by Margaret on Monday, Apr 3, 2006

Light bulb

Humanism isn’t just about challenging the religionists, or faith schools, or funerals. It’s also about values – about doing the right thing – so if we’re serious about saving the planet (and most would say we are), should we be using traditional light bulbs? Shouldn’t they be banned? Have you got rid of yours?

A 2001 survey of public attitudes to Quality of Life and to the Environment showed that only a third of the respondents regularly used low energy bulbs, which use 67% less energy than traditional bulbs. You can buy low-energy bulbs from all good home supplies retailers, or online from Energy Savers Direct, amongst others. They don’t just help to save the planet – they save you money too.

Link: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Light bulbs: Not such a bright idea

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