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AppleBulb feels very positive about our prospects for real change in 2008. As election season draws closer, I encourage all those concerned about the fate of the planet to vote for a candidate with a strong environmental track record and a stated commitment to renewable energy sources, alternative fuels and overall reduction of greenhouse gasses.

We are currently working on some practical methods for recycling the mercury contained in CFL bulbs in our home town of Birmingham, Alabama. Mercury, even in very small quantities, has many detrimental effects on the environment, especially rivers and streams. Recycling centers that accept fluorescent bulbs ballasts are starting to surface as energy efficient lighting use continues to grow. Several major retailers are exploring bulb recycling programs as a way to encourage the public to properly dispose of their spent light bulbs. Currently, Ikea stores will accept CFL and other fluorescent bulbs to ensure proper handling of the mercury contained within. Please visit this EPA Page to learn more about CFL bulbs, mercury and disposal.

How to be an AppleBulber

5 Super Awesome Ways to Be a Real Life Johnny Applebulb

  1. Change starts at home. Replace all of your bulbs with energy efficient CFL light bulbs and start saving money and reducing pollution right now.
  2. Buy a CFL bulb and tie an applebulb flyer to it with green ribbon. Give the bulb as a gift to a friend or family member. Let them know how much pollution and money they could be saving. Remember, we want to sow the seeds of conservation.
  3. If you live in an apartment complex, try to convince the property manager to use CFL lighting in the common areas. Whether the residents or the property manager is paying the power bill for the common areas, everybody wins!
  4. The next time you stay in a motel, change the bulbs in the bedside lamps. Give the manager an Applebulb when you check out so they know how much money they could be saving. Gideon left the Bible, we'll leave the CFL bulbs.
  5. If you are a student, organize a program dedicated to installing CFL lighting at your institution and spreading the word to your fellow students.