Archive for November, 2009

Europe’s Ban on Old-Style Bulbs Begins

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

BRUSSELS — Restrictions on the sale of incandescent bulbs begin going into effect across most of Europe on Tuesday in the continent’s latest effort to get people to save energy and combat global warming. But even advocates concede the change is proving problematic.

Under the European Union rules, shops will no longer be allowed to buy or import most incandescent frosted glass bulbs starting Tuesday. Retailers can continue selling off their stock until they run out.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/business/energy-environment/01iht-bulb.html?_r=2&hp