Happy New Year! Welcome back to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. Hey there, it’s Bridget. Given the Jan. 1 ...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs, once touted as a simple and cost-effective way to lessen our environmental impact by reducing our energy consumption, are now banned in Canada due to their harmful ...

As of January 1, the manufacture and sale of most common fluorescent lamps containing mercury are prohibited in Canada. It’s the first phase of a plan led by Environment and Climate Change Canada ...

In 2023, the Government of Canada estimated there were around 100 million lamps containing mercury sold in Canada over the decades. As of January 1, the manufacture and sale of most common fluorescent ...

Hawaii has joined nine states in banning the sale of fluorescent light bulbs. The legislation took full effect Jan. 1, 2026, under the Hawaii Clean Lighting Standards Act, which passed in 2023. The ...

Light Shaping Diffusers are suitable for a broad range of applications. Common applications include architectural lighting, decorative lighting, pool lighting, set/event lighting, and wall wash ...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of states are enacting legislation to phase out fluorescent tube lighting, signaling a decisive shift away from older, mercury-containing ...

Lighting plays a big role in how your home feels, but some popular styles from the boomer era can come across as harsh or outdated today. You might notice that certain lighting choices, once seen as ...

Charles Krupa / AP Oregon lawmakers concerned about climate change had reason to feel good in 2023, when they passed what appeared to be a common sense bill: mandating that buildings swap out ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a number of hacks for your garage that will make it a more pleasant place to spend time, whether as a workshop, a games room, or ...