
Here’s the first thing to do if you break one of your CFL light bulbs: Don’t panic. While there is some mercury in CFLs, your health won’t be ruined just because you break one of them. Or three, for that matter. That being said, mercury is harmful enough to warrant some extra precautions if you’re [...]
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Mercury is bad for you. Very bad. And it’s equally bad for most animals and plants. CFL light bulbs contain mercury. That means no-one should buy or use them, right? Wrong. Read on to find out why. Don’t get me wrong – CFL light bulbs are still hazardous waste. I just think the whole mercury [...]
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