Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Each type of light bulb is recycled ...

With the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act in 2007, the US began phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs. As the usage of incandescents dimmed, two new types of bulbs rose ...

Smart lights are a great replacement for older lighting systems. Before you throw away your old light bulbs, though, you should know that these items are often recyclable. Disposing of old light bulbs ...

(WAFB) - GE Lighting has recalled about 46,000 packages of LED tube lamps sold exclusively at Lowe's due to shock and electrocution hazards, reports the United States Consumer Product Safety ...

Larry West is an award-winning environmental journalist and writer. He won the Edward J. Meeman Award for Environmental Reporting. LEDs have been used widely for decades in other applications—forming ...

When you start browsing to find the best smart bulbs for your house, you’ll see that most of them are LED bulbs. To a newcomer, terms like “LED” can get a little confusing. Sure, LED bulbs are ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once blew up a ...

A new crop of LED light bulbs wants to combine modern technology with old-school looks. Here's what to look for as you pick one out. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Upgrading your home's lighting with energy-efficient LED bulbs can be a game changer for your electric bill while maintaining or even ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Generally, a 100-watt-equivalent LED light bulb is between 10 and 15 watts. 60-watt-equivalent LED bulbs are between 8 and 10 watts, and ...