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When you're trying to have a 'greener' lifestyle at home or work, you tackle a few specific things. Recycling and composting is a popular first step. Switching to greener cleaning and construction materials often comes second. You might turn off certain electronics while you're out of the building or at night. But what about your lighting? The U.S. Department of Energy tells us that around 22% of the all energy generated in the country is ultimately used for lighting. That's a big chunk. An …

The incandescent light bulb has been around for over a hundred years, but not all old technologies are meant to stick around forever. With fluorescent lighting, induction lighting, and LEDs all gaining popularity in recent years, there are plenty of options for replacing your incandescent bulbs. Why are incandescent bulbs being replaced by these new technologies? Read more to find out.Energy Efficiency One of the biggest knocks against incandescent bulbs is their environmental toll. While i …