Thursday, April 14, 2011

Through providing information on how one can reduce their carbon footprint and negative environmental impact, “ How Green Is It?” aspires to influence businesses and individuals to become more aware of how they affect the environment and assist consumers in purchasing green goods and services.

1 comment:

Lighthouse said...

More about CFL and LED problems,
Magicdoor...
and how California could tax rather than ban bulbs, TV sets etc,
giving the bankrupt state government income at the same time as keeping consumer choice...
http://ceolas.net/

CFL Safety
Home Safety -- Radiation -- Health

The CFL Mercury Issue
Breakage -- Recycling -- Dumping -- Mining -- Manufacturing --
Transport -- Power Plants

LEDs:
The Lead and Arsenic Issue
Lead, arsenic and other toxic content, home breakage and disposal concerns

The Overall Small Energy Savings from light bulb regulations:
USA Dept of Energy data, less than 1% of society energy usage saved
.