Comments on Athens World: Recycle question

Robin, I'm another migraineur whose attacks can be...

2010-02-15T14:22:30.136-05:00

Robin, I'm another migraineur whose attacks can be triggered by fluorescents (CFLs or the long tubes). I've been really active on this front, trying to make sure the USA doesn't go the way of Australia, a country that is in the process of phasing out all incandescent bulbs.

I'm happy that many folks can and do use CFLs in their homes, but the bulbs must be used in a

unfortunately, CFL's make my migraines worse (and ...

2009-11-24T12:04:13.210-05:00

unfortunately, CFL's make my migraines worse (and they do for many of us who suffer from migraines). So, although I like the *idea* of CFLs, I surely hope that the whole world doesn't switch to them.

Hopefully, something better will come along....

--- okay, I know that was irrelevant, but for those of you who have switched to CFLs, if you have a migraine sufferer

Sukij -- Many thanks for that information. I'll st...

2009-11-23T11:49:28.953-05:00

Sukij -- Many thanks for that information. I'll stop by Home Depot.

There is no Georgia state law requiring stores to ...

2009-11-23T11:39:28.014-05:00

There is no Georgia state law requiring stores to take back CFL's (unfortunately). Other states and/or provinces have done this and I hope Georgia will follow in the future. However, Home Depot does have a CFL recycling program. Additionally, the Athens-Clarke County Recycling program accepts residential quantities of CFL's from ACC residents for recycling. Currently, there is no

My dad suggested breaking the bulb open to release...

2009-11-23T09:59:08.063-05:00

My dad suggested breaking the bulb open to release the mercury vapor because it will no longer contain any hazardous material after you do that!