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Recycle by Mail Program
Think Green From Home
is a RECYCLE BY MAIL program for fluorescent compact bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and dry cell household batteries.
Energy
Star Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) consume 75 percent
less electricity than incandescent bulbs and last 10 times
longer. One CFL can save $30 in energy costs over its
lifetime, reduce coal consumption by 200 pounds, and prevent
more than 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.
But sustainability is about more than using energy efficient
products. It also carries a responsibility to prevent waste
of useful materials and to reduce the impact of
manufacturing on the environment. For instance, producing an
aluminum can from recycled cans consumes 95% less energy
than making that same can with raw materials.
By
recycling CFL’s, tubes and batteries we reclaim the glass,
metals, and plastics used to produce them. But recycling
provides an added benefit, as these products contain heavy
metals or other toxins that can contaminate the environment
if disposed of in a landfill.
To
purchase your Think Green From Home mail in boxes, go to
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com
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