I’ve known about the benefits of compact fluorescent bulbs for a long time, but this new article in Fast Company points out some interesting statististics about the impact it would have if each American household just swapped out one bulb.
Additionally, seeing the plans of Wal-Mart to change the bulb industry towards the better environmental choice is interesting, especially coming from a company that has not traditionally been the biggest friend of the environment. It’s also promising that companies are moving in this direction even though CFL bulbs last longer meaning they are going to lose sales in the long term as people won’t have to replace light bulbs as often.