CFL light bulbs better than incandescent? I think NOT!
1. They are more expensive than the incandescent light bulb.
2. They are ugly.
3. Since they last so long, they are likely to get dusty and difficult to clean.
4. They contain mercury so if they break, you have potential mercury exposure.
5. They cannot be thrown in the regular garbage because of the mercury.
6. Who is really going to recycle them properly? Who is really that considerate and responsible?
7. In a landfill, many will likely create more environmental issues because of all the mercury.
8. The lighting from the CFL isn't as bright as the incandescent.
They have their good points and bad points, but since many people don't discard them properly, the risks from them outweigh the benefits in the long term. That is my opinion. I just cannot see how they are "greener" if they pollute the earth with mercury.
