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Originally Posted by FSETH
I went for these. Not as much mercury as others.  Wish there wasn't any used at all, but what are you gonna do?
Energy saving lightbulbs by EarthMate
I understand it takes energy, resources and chemicals to recycle, but I don't see how it can be bad overall.
I am just saying that I try to do my part. I could be much better, but there are many people doing less. I think that attitude it better than just saying there is no problem at all.
Edit; This was the third paragraph of the article you linked;
Recycling is generally far better than sending waste to landfills and relying on new raw materials to drive the consumer economy. It takes two-thirds less energy to make products from recycled plastic than from virgin plastic. By the last official measure in 2005, Americans recycle an estimated 32 percent of their total waste, which averages nearly a ton per person per year, around a third of which is plastic. Our recycling efforts save the greenhouse gas equivalent of removing 39.6 million cars from the road.
Sounds like recycling is awesome! |
Yes, recycling in specific instances in the WAY WE DO IT NOW. No Cap & Trade or useless govt. programs. Amazing what people will do on their own!  That is my point.
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