What light bulbs are most sustainable?Light bulbs are a fact of life—it wouldn’t be reasonable to switch to using candles in the name of sustainability. In practice, most types of light bulbs seem the same—as long as you buy the appropriate bulb, it will produce light, and that’s all you need it for. But some types of bulbs are more sustainable than others, and they often cost less to use, too. Here’s what it looks like to replace the average 60 watt traditional incandescent bulb (assuming an energy cost of $4.80 each year and a life of 1,000 hours):
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Reduce light bulb useReplacing traditional light bulbs with energy-efficient light bulbs is a great step, but it’s still important to be mindful of how you use your light bulbs:
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