EUROPE OFF THE OLD BULBS
Europe off the old bulbs. From tomorrow, in fact, those orders should cease to glow, which will be sold until current stocks are exhausted. It will therefore be increasingly difficult to find on store shelves. Green light instead of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs with halogen technology, according to data released today by the European Commission, according to the models consume from 25% to 80% less than traditional and non-significant risks to health.
The presence of 5 milligrams of mercury in fluorescent bulbs, according to Brussels, there is a danger for consumers. In case of breakage of the bulb, in fact, just open the windows and use a wet rag to clean, being careful not to touch the chemical. According to reports today by the experts of the Commission, the mercury level in the near future could be reduced to two milligrams. In terms of disposal just bring the new bulbs exhausted directly to the seller. According to estimates, in addition, the new rules will allow a reduction of 15 tonnes of CO2 emissions and energy savings of 40 billion kw / h. A shoot first will be the 100-watt bulbs while in 2010 - but gradually - will no longer sell those even less powerful. Advantages, finally, also on the economic front. Every family now spend between 25 and 50 euro bills in less and in Europe will save between 5 and 10 billion euro.
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