Have you switched all or some of the light bulbs in your home to the new energy-saving spiral bulbs, also known as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)? Great job! But you are not done yet. What are you ...

Fluorescent light bulbs are so much more energy-efficient than incandescents that for some time consumers have been urged to replace their old-style filament-based bulbs. But there’s a downside to ...

Q: Can I recycle my fluorescent light bulbs? — T. I. A: Yes, T.I., but never in your mixed recycling bin or cart! Don’t forget that there are two distinct ways to recycle something. The first is via ...

The fluorescent bulb is no longer just an office fixture. Energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, which last as much as 10 times as long as conventional ones and use 20 percent less electricity, are as ...

Today, fluorescent lamps and tubes are found in many homes and commercial buildings. These lamps are gas-discharge lamps that use electricity to excite mercury vapor. The excited mercury atoms produce ...

Wal-Mart stores, Supercenters and Sam's Clubs across Minnesota will recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs free of charge on Saturday, part of a campaign to encourage consumers to buy, use and then ...