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Fluorescent and regular light bulb are two lighting options - Fluorescent light bulbs can last about 10 times as long as regular light bulbs, which reduces the number of light bulbs that end up in landfills.
- Compact fluorescent bulbs do contain a trace amount of mercury, which makes them worse for the environment than regular light bulbs.
- Fluorescent bulbs are more expensive to purchase than regular light bulbs but can save you about $30 in energy costs over the life of the fluorescent bulb.
- Regular light bulbs are compatible with more dimmers than fluorescent bulbs, and most fluorescent bulbs cannot function with motion-sensing light sockets.
- Fluorescent bulbs give off up to 70 percent less heat than regular bulbs, according to National Public Radio, which makes them safer and reduces air-conditioning costs.














