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Does Mercury escape into the atmosphere when using a CFL?

April 26, 2017alternative energy atmosphere CFL conservation Energy efficiency energy savings escape lower energy mercury

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Does Mercury escape into the atmosphere when using a CFL?

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No mercury is released when CFLs remain intact (not broken) or while they are in use. The only time mercury from a CFL is emitted into the environment is when a CFL breaks. In fact, CFLs are typically manufactured using recycled materials. If CFLs are recycled properly the mercury can continue to remain in safe hands and be repurposed for safe and useful purposes.