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Banning Incandescent Lamps

More advanced information on the properties of CFLs compared with incandescent lamps

Ecobulb NZ Website

Official webpage for the Energy Mad company’s “Ecobulb” - one of the focus bulbs in this project.

Safe Disposal Of Household Lamps

How CFLs and other fluorescent tubing should be disposed of safely

Mercury Content in CFLs

A more positive outlook on the mercury content in CFLs

Effects of Mercury

Further information on the effects of mercury in the environment

Fluorescent Lighting Disposal NZ - Interwaste

Official webpage of the NZ company recycling CFL’s and other Fluorescent lighting.

Mercury In CFLs

Why mercury is used in CFLs and how much is used.

 

Inorganic Mercury/Methylmercury

The environmental effects of mercury

 

Mercury Information - Wikipedia

More information on mercury and its chemical properties

Phosphorus Information - Wikipedia

Phosphorus, its compounds and the effects it has

Plastics Information - Wikipedia

The effects of combusting/disposing of plastics. (Relevant to the plastic casing of CFLs)

Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Wikipedia

More about the history and use of CFLs.

Power Factor - Wikipedia

About power factor - a number which helps determine energy efficiency.

Light Emitting Diodes - Wikipedia

Discusses LEDs an alternative source of light claimed to be more efficient than CFLs

 

Better Bulbs?

Light/Cost Efficiency

Suitability

Retail Prices

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Radio Interference

Box Claims

“The Science Behind It”

Mercury/Phosphor Effects

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