light bulbs Archives - RecycleNation Search. Find. Recycle. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 How to Recycle Light Bulbs https://recyclenation.com/2015/01/how-to-recycle-light-bulbs/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:14:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/01/how-to-recycle-light-bulbs The right way to recycle light bulbs.

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]]> How to Recycle Light Bulbs https://recyclenation.com/2013/11/recycle-light-bulbs/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:38:20 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/11/recycle-light-bulbs Though safety precautions need to be taken to ensure mercury is not released, there are many simple CFL recycling solutions.

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]]> Best Buy’s Insignia Brand Combats E-Waste https://recyclenation.com/2013/09/best-buy-insignia-combats-ewaste/ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:07:40 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/09/best-buy-insignia-combats-ewaste Insignia and Best Buy make a great recycling pair: With in-store recycling of all kinds of electronic devices, the retailer aims to recycle 1 billion pounds of e-waste by 2014.

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]]> The Home Depot’s In-Store Program Makes Recycling CFLs Easier https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/home-depot-program-recycling-cfls-easier/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:38:35 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/home-depot-program-recycling-cfls-easier No more excuses. The Home Depot offers a simple and free drop-off program to help recycle old CFL bulbs at all of its locations.

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]]> Recycle Your CFLs with IKEA’s ‘Free Take Back’ Program https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/recycle-cfls-ikea-free-take-back-program/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:07:36 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/recycle-cfls-ikea-free-take-back-program Eleven years after its inception, IKEA’s forward-thinking initiative is still going strong and doing its part to be environmentally responsible.

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]]> Batteries Plus Offers CFL Recycling https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/batteries-plus-cfl-recycling/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:54:01 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/01/batteries-plus-cfl-recycling It is imperative that CFL bulbs are properly recycled due to their mercury content. Batteries Plus locations around the U.S. offer this service.

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]]> Ten Incredible Planters Created from Old Light Bulbs https://recyclenation.com/2011/08/planters-recycle-light-bulbs/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:03:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2011/08/planters-recycle-light-bulbs Can light bulbs be anything but functional glass baubles? These artists prove that bulbs have a secret life that only green-fingered repurposing can shine a light on!

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]]> New England Illumination: CFL Recycling Light Bulb Moment https://recyclenation.com/2011/06/new-england-illumination-cfl-recycling-light-bulb-moment/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:33:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2011/06/new-england-illumination-cfl-recycling-light-bulb-moment Three states in the Northeast have passed legislation ensuring that energy-efficient but toxin-containing CFL bulbs do not end up in landfills.

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]]> Let There be (Green) Lighting! https://recyclenation.com/2011/04/let-there-be-recycle-green-lighting/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:47:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2011/04/let-there-be-recycle-green-lighting Recyclable fixtures, energy-efficient bulbs and proper end-of-life disposal — who says lighting cannot conserve?

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]]> The CFL-LED Comparison https://recyclenation.com/2010/08/cfl-led-comparison/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:27:00 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2010/08/cfl-led-comparison Whether you choose CFL or LED light bulbs, one thing is clear: These green alternatives are better than traditional bulbs.

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