Let there be light!

Seth Godin points us to the many positives surrounding the action of moving from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs and the sheer lack of movement to do so. I contend that it is just that; lack of movement aka laziness that keeps us from doing it. We could argue that it is the initial investment of capital that yields us to movement but I say it is the initial investment of movement itself that yields us.

I mean it is hard work to change out a light bulb. You must first remember to purchase the new CF bulb, then you must unpack the bulb, remove old bulbs (if they are burning at the time this provides even more effort), and install the new. That is not to mention that if you are vertically challenged you must secure a ladder and or a chair which again requires movement. Furthermore, I don't know if you have had the unique opportunity of changing out a bulb in today's fancy light fixtures but it truly is a chore in and of itself. The decorative knobs that cover the nuts that hold the shade make it a double duty just to get to the bulb. I have found myself at times allowing two of three bulbs to burn out prior to attempting to replace.

All that being said, until we can ignite a "day of movement" for us laggards we will forever remain in the illumination of incandescents...

Comments

[Duncan Munday]

Energy saver lamps are becoming cheaper to buy and yes it is lazyness on our part not moving over to them buti am worried about the mercury all of these contain and when it comes to disposal are they all just being added to the ever growing pile of landfill.