Originally Posted by
I_bRAD
It seems I'm the only one questioning the use of CF bulbs. I realize that they last longer and use less energy, but an incandesant bulb is pretty much a piece of glass, and a piece of steel... pretty benign. CF bulbs use a lot more energy to produce in the first place, and they're full of fun stuff like phosphorus. Also- where do you dispose of them?
I'm having a really hard time finding out if I'm being stupid, or if these are actually valid concerns. Anyone know the real facts?
Good article on the subject here:
http://sound.westhost.com/articles/incandescent.htm#std