Better globes

If you’re still not convinced, take a look at these comparisons:

• CFLs produce far less heat than traditional globes and create the same amount of light using nearly a third of the energy 
• CFLs last eight to ten times longer 
• CFLs cost more to buy but can pay for themselves in lower energy bills 
• Changing to CFLs can cut your lighting costs by 66 per cent 
• CFLs produce less greenhouse gas emissions because they use less energy 
• Less energy use means lower energy bills — the average home can save more than $100 a year by switching to CFLs 
• CFLs help you save money, and help save the environment.

See how much you can save by using our Better Globes calculator.

Room Number and size	Incandescent globes	Energy saving globes	Potential savings per year
Kitchen	1x100W	1x25W	$25*
Living room	2x75W	2x18W	$39*
Study	1x75W	1x18W	$19*
	1x60	1x15W	$15*
Children's bedroom	1x75W	1x18W	$19*
	1x60W	1x15W	$15*
Passage	1x40W	1x12W	$11*
Total			$143*

*Estimates based on 4 hours use per day, electricity tariff of 21.87c/kWh (including GST) and greenhouse intensity of 0.992kg C02. Information based on a table produced by the WA Sustainable Energy Development Office.

Don’t throw your used CFLs in the bin — you can help the environment by taking part in our Globe Recycling Project. Instead of wasting away in landfill, 100% every CFL you recycle finds a new life in such diverse by-products as glass wool for insulation, dental amalgam and fertiliser. Read more about the project and find a recycling location near you.