What are CFL or compact fluorescents?
In a CFL, an electric current is driven through a tube containing gases. This reaction produces ultraviolet light that gets transformed into visible light by the fluorescent coating (called phosphor) on the inside of the tube. A CFL releases about 80% of its energy as heat. Energy saving bulbs and compact fluorescents use 80% less energy than a regular bulb and last up to 15 times longer. It remains eco-friendly throughout its entire lifecycle thanks to reduced energy consumption and waste production. Energy saving bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should therefore be properly disposed of at a recycling.
