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New study by the University of Surrey reveals the effects of evening light indoors on sleep For eons of time, we have arisen and gone to sleep with the rising and setting of the sun. Our body clocks have adapted to these daily light and dark signals and use these cues to regulate our sleep [...]

Consumer Reports Energy Investigation: Five Steps to Make the U.S.A. Global Leader in Energy Efficiency Seven Simple Ways Consumers Can Start Saving Today; Latest Evolution of Lightbulbs on the Market The U.S. energy consumption per capita was at its lowest level in 41 years last year.  Americans have bought more energy efficient lightbulbs and appliances, [...]

    Better Use Of Light Bulb Act Is Not Much Better The Lamp Section of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today reaffirmed its commitment to public policies that encourage transitioning to more energy-efficient lighting, including the energy-efficient light bulb provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007). The Better [...]

EPA Estimates Just 20 To 25 Percent Of Fluorescent Lamps Are Recycled   Mercury-containing waste that isn’t properly recycled poses a serious environmental and health concern.  While some states have recently taken steps to address the dangers of unsafe packaging and transportation of used fluorescent lamps and mercury-containing devices, there is still a long way [...]

Have a question?  We’ll do our best to answer it in a timely manner.    Q and A Hi Lighting Resource, My name is Matt Wendel and I am having serious lighting issues in my back yard.  Actually, I’m having serious no-lighting issues.  Here’s my problem…I have a great space to entertain on a brick [...]