I’m not always amused or impressed by what the big box stores do. Most of the time big box stores let me down with bad environmental practices, bad humanitarian practices, and an ideal I do not embrace- consumerism. In a recent NY Times article it explained that Home Depot will now offer recycling for compact fluorescent bulbs. The article quotes Ron Jarvis, Home Depot’s senior vice president as saying, “[Home Depot is] trying to do the right thing,” he said. “Some of the things that we do are for the community and not for the bottom line.” This may not be completely for the right thing, but it is close as a big box store might get that runs on making money.
The more efficient compact fluorescent bulb, which is still well out-sold by incandescent bulbs is becoming more popular as people are trying to care for the environment more and trying to save a few dollars. However, for some trying to be more green has not included the use of the compact fluorescent bulb. The bulb contains a small amount of mercury. Through the story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland we know that mercury is not so safe. I think this is a great initiative by Home Depot to dispose the bulbs properly without harming people and the earth.
The more efficient compact fluorescent bulb, which is still well out-sold by incandescent bulbs is becoming more popular as people are trying to care for the environment more and trying to save a few dollars. However, for some trying to be more green has not included the use of the compact fluorescent bulb. The bulb contains a small amount of mercury. Through the story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland we know that mercury is not so safe. I think this is a great initiative by Home Depot to dispose the bulbs properly without harming people and the earth.
Note: the article did not explain how the bulb recycling program works and what happens to the bulbs after you recycle them.
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