| Protecting the environment | | | | the same time. Improving our lives with products |
| A day doesn't pass without comments about our | | | | that are green, sustainable, recycled, organic and |
| environment. In fact being a little older myself I | | | | energy efficient qualify and are widely available. |
| can remember that not many years ago you | | | | One simple and yet interesting example: |
| would hardly ever hear about the major | | | | A 100 watt compact fluorescent bulb costs about |
| challenges that we are continously building up. | | | | $4 vs. 25 cents for a regular bulb; but uses only |
| Today we are confronted with some very | | | | 23% of the electricity. Based on an electricity rate |
| serious issues regarding our environment. | | | | of $.08/kWh and three hours of usage per day, |
| The issues related to the air we breath and water | | | | you will save $6.75 per year on your electrical bill. |
| we drink are hugh. Only a very small portion of | | | | That is an investment return of 180%. |
| our natural water resources are even left | | | | How it helps the environment: A single compact |
| unpolluted. This issue is a major problem. Learning | | | | fluorescent bulb reduces greenhouse gas by over |
| to deal with our rapidly changing surroundings | | | | half a ton during its useful life. Multiply that by the |
| warrants a serious effort but we yet aren't | | | | number of bulbs in your house and you get the |
| totally convinced about these issues. | | | | picture! |
| The air we breath, water we drink and all the | | | | Additionally, compact fluorescents last up to 13 |
| things around those resources we benefit from | | | | times longer than incandescent bulbs.Your |
| are in serious trouble.. Whether it be esthetic or | | | | electricity rate and usage level will affect your |
| physical our entire lives are encompassed by the | | | | return but for almost anyone; it makes financial |
| impact from our natural resources. Filthy water, | | | | sense to replace the majority of your light bulbs |
| difficult living conditions, dirty air, unhealthy | | | | immediately with compact fluorescents. |
| vegetation, smoke, oil and hundreds of other | | | | Fun green stuff lends itself to entertainment, |
| polluting items just simply add on to the problem. | | | | fashion, food and drink, home, personal care, |
| Much effort is being expended in developing green | | | | transportation and travel. So, as you can see |
| stuff. Items that are unique and innovative that | | | | there are many area's where our thoughtful |
| will make life better and help our surroundings at | | | | efforts can yield big benefits in the environment. |