The state of Illinois has partnered with Ameren Illinois Utilities to offer recycling bins for compact flourescent light blubs.This program is being utilized in downstate cities, but it would be nice to see ComEd create such a program here in Chicago!
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Ameren announced the program Tuesday. The utility says it will use a $50,000 grant from the department to place nearly 100 recycling containers in its service area.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, CFL bulbs use one-third the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs, last up to 10 times longer and save $30 or more in energy costs over their lifetime.
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Illinois utility begins light bulb recycling
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