Those corkscrew-shaped CFL bulbs use about a third of the power needed to light incandescent bulbs, so their cost-saving appeal to homes and businesses is obvious. The home improvement retail colossus has announced “a national in-store, consumer compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program at all 1,973″ of its stores. The problem with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) is that unlike traditional light bulbs, they contain a tiny amount of mercury, and mercury vapors can be hazardous around the house or workplace, and toxic in a landfill. IKEA participates in a ‘Free Take Back’ program, whereby spent CFL bulbs may be placed in recycle bins located within the company’s stores. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media’s Terms of Service . Terms of Service | Privacy Statement | Your California Privacy Rights | Copyright © 2008 United Business Media LLC, All rights reserved. read more

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