Now that manufacturers of LED-based lightbulbs have mastered the art of mimicking the warm, power-guzzling glow of incandescents, new energy-efficient models have rapidly been replacing their predecessors. However, there are still some places where these forward-thinking bulbs don't quite fit—for example, in lighting fixtures that call for exposed bulbs. Here, the plasticky, futuristic look of most LED options can't hold a candle to old-fashioned Edison bulbs.
Fortunately, manufacturers are now in a race to create convincing traditional-style LED bulbs that replicate the romance of early incandescent models. Lighting Science, a company best known for working with NASA to develop lighting for the International Space Station that responds to astronauts’ circadian rhythms, has introduced the Roxy—a down-to-earth bulb for residential customers featuring linear LED strips that look like incandescent filaments under clear glass.
“As the technology converged with our abilities, we thought it was important to start improving the aesthetic of light,” says Fred Maxik, the firm’s chief technology officer. “People have been putting incandescent bulbs in fixtures for years and love the way they look, and we thought it was important to respect that.” The Roxy is available with a regular incandescent-like light color of 2700K, or an even warmer, candlelike 2200K.
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Many of us are aiming to save energy and money replaced the old standard bulbs with new ecological lamps that save energy.
However, a new generation of energy-efficient light bulbs is so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency United States launched an extraordinary protocol implemented in the event of breakage of the bulb and release toxic gas.
- See more at: http://www.healthylifevision.com/the-death-over-our-heads-energy-saving-light-bulbs-are-poisonous-to-the-brain-nervous-system-liver-kidneys-and-heart/#sthash.1DGhFkZA.dpuf
However, a new generation of energy-efficient light bulbs is so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency United States launched an extraordinary protocol implemented in the event of breakage of the bulb and release toxic gas.
- See more at: http://www.healthylifevision.com/the-death-over-our-heads-energy-saving-light-bulbs-are-poisonous-to-the-brain-nervous-system-liver-kidneys-and-heart/#sthash.1DGhFkZA.dpuf
Many of us are aiming to save energy and money replaced the old standard bulbs with new ecological lamps that save energy.
However, a new generation of energy-efficient light bulbs is so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency United States launched an extraordinary protocol implemented in the event of breakage of the bulb and release toxic gas.
A study carried out by scientists from Fraunhofer Wilhelm Klaudic Institute has shown that these light bulbs, if the break indoors, emit 20 times more mercury than the maximum allowed.
Energy-efficient light bulbs can cause:
Finally, these bulbs are so toxic that should not be thrown in the regular trash. They are hazardous waste.
If you break one in the house, open the windows and doors and leave the house at least 15 minutes in order to minimize exposure to toxic gases.
Unfortunately, the bad news is that the old bulbs will soon no longer be available.
- See more at: http://www.healthylifevision.com/the-death-over-our-heads-energy-saving-light-bulbs-are-poisonous-to-the-brain-nervous-system-liver-kidneys-and-heart/#sthash.1DGhFkZA.dpuf
However, a new generation of energy-efficient light bulbs is so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency United States launched an extraordinary protocol implemented in the event of breakage of the bulb and release toxic gas.
A study carried out by scientists from Fraunhofer Wilhelm Klaudic Institute has shown that these light bulbs, if the break indoors, emit 20 times more mercury than the maximum allowed.
Energy-efficient light bulbs can cause:
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Seizures
- Fatigue
- Inability to concentrate
- Nervousness
- Eco bulbs contain mercury. Mercury is a powerful neurotoxin that is particularly toxic to children and pregnant women. It is particularly toxic by the brain, nervous system, liver and kidneys. It can also cause damage to the cardiovascular, immune and reproductive systems. Mercury can lead to tremors, nervousness, insomnia, memory loss, headaches, cancer and Alzheimer’s.
- Organic light bulbs can cause cancer
- Phenol is a mildly acidic toxin in the form of crystals which are obtained from coal tar and is used in the chemical industry.
- Naphthalene, flammable compound in the form of crystals, which is formed by the distillation of coal tar, which is used as a raw material in the chemical industry.
- Styrene, unsaturated hydrocarbon liquid which is obtained as a by-product in the production of petroleum.
- Eco bulbs emit a large amount of UV radiation
Finally, these bulbs are so toxic that should not be thrown in the regular trash. They are hazardous waste.
If you break one in the house, open the windows and doors and leave the house at least 15 minutes in order to minimize exposure to toxic gases.
Unfortunately, the bad news is that the old bulbs will soon no longer be available.
- See more at: http://www.healthylifevision.com/the-death-over-our-heads-energy-saving-light-bulbs-are-poisonous-to-the-brain-nervous-system-liver-kidneys-and-heart/#sthash.1DGhFkZA.dpuf
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