|
|
|
Illinois will recycle used compact fluorescent light bulbs (Sep 30)
A partnership between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and a company called Ameren Illinois was announced this week, with the stated objective of providing safe recycling options for compact fluorescent light bulbs.
|
|
|
|
|
Cowboys Stadium lights up big over the weekend (Sep 29)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones worked hard on making the team's new $1.1 billion stadium a success, and he can have no reason for complaint after the Cowboys played their first game there, beating the Carolina Panthers 21-7.
|
|
|
|
|
American Airlines to replace 1,600 lights with LEDs (Sep 28)
Companies are doing everything they can these days to reduce their overhead, and one airline giant in Texas is set to replace more than 1,600 traditional lighting fixtures to LED light to reduce energy costs.
|
|
|
Christmas lights will glow in Michigan town thanks to donation (Sep 25)
With the economic downturn continuing, some areas of the country have feared that they won't be able to provide their residents with Christmas lights and other holiday decorations this season. But thanks to a recent donation, one Michigan town will be able to make sure the area is aglow this December.
|
|
|
Christmas lights start appearing in Omaha (Sep 24)
Although there are still almost 100 days left until Christmas and still a number of holidays to celebrate in between, that's not stopping some areas of the country from putting up Christmas lights and other decorations.
|
|
|
LED from Sylvania gives light only when needed (Sep 24)
Times are tight for many people, which means many individuals and companies are looking to cut costs any way they can. For some people that means turning to LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs that can reduce their energy costs or installing sensors that only turn the lights on when someone's in the room.
|
|
|
Florida distributes CFLs for Pollution Prevention Week (Sep 24)
The week ending September 27 is considered Pollution Prevention Week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and in order to celebrate the week some locales are encouraging residents to replace existing light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs instead.
|
|
|
LED light might soon take a backseat to OLED (Sep 24)
Light emitting diode, or LED, lighting has been used in recent years as a way to cut down on energy costs and reduce waste, but a new technology appears to be taking the idea of LED to places designers may have never dreamed and creating some amazing lighting situations at the same time.
|
|
|
Hollywood stars light up to compact fluorescent lights (Sep 23)
While many businesses and eco-friendly individuals are jumping on board the compact fluorescent light bulb bandwagon, it seems that Hollywood is also getting into the act by cutting back on waste and introducing CFLs to the sets.
|
|
|
LED tent stake lights up the great outdoors (Sep 23)
When taking in the great outdoors during a camping trip, people generally bring along flashlights and other forms of lighting equipment to make sure there are no mishaps in the dark. But to also ensure that no one trips when answering the call of nature in the middle of the night, some people might want to consider using an LED tent stake.
|
|
|
|
|
LED light may help reduce wrinkles (Sep 22)
In recent years, LED lighting has taken the place of many other forms of lighting for people looking to reduce energy costs. Now, a new study finds that the use of LEDs might also reduce the effects of aging.
|
|
|
CFLs would reduce U.S. mercury levels (Sep 22)
Some people have expressed concern over the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs because they contain mercury, but in a recent article for Tree Hugger, Graham Hill writes that if everyone begins using CFLs the mercury level will likely drop.
|
|
|
1,500-watt light bulbs help Missouri golfers play at night (Sep 21)
With most people feeling the pressure to put more time in at work, many avid golfers are finding it hard to fit a tee time into their schedule. But thanks to 1,500-watt light bulbs, one Missouri course is letting people play a round of golf at night.
|
|
|
LED shower heads provide fun and function (Sep 21)
Although some people may not want to see themselves too clearly in the morning, lighting is an important feature in every bathroom. But often the light inside the shower gets overlooked, which is where LED showerheads can come into play giving a fun and functional benefit.
|
|
|
New fluorescent lighting could cut energy costs in NJ (Sep 21)
With most areas of the country still suffering the effects of the recession, many cities and towns are looking into ways to cut costs. In New Jersey that means using new fluorescent lighting which is expected to reduce electricity usage by up to 40 percent.
|
|
Specials
We offer the lowest shipping rate of our online competitors.
