RoHS

Although it may save energy, most of the time a compact florescent lamp (CFL) doesn't win awards for aesthetics. They last for years, but breakage and disposal are usually problematic due to the presence of mercury and lead, both dangerous substances. Enter the Marexim Safety Bulb.

Not only do these bulbs look like regular light bulbs, they are enclosed to prevent breakage. Not only are they enclosed to prevent breakage, they stay cool to the touch when on, the glass and solder inside is lead-free, and the bulb contains no liquid mercury. An RoHS compliant, energy efficient CFL for the masses? Wait, this gets even better.

The latest and greatest light bulbs from Nexxus Lighting are here. The Array PAR30 is an LED bulb using only 7.7 watts of power with a brightness equivalent to a 75W standard bulb. They are the first LED bulbs to achieve 95 lumens per watt. These warm or cool white additions to the Array series of bulbs are rated for

a whopping 50,000 hours, over 25 times longer than incandescents. Unlike florescent lamps they power up immediately and can be used with standard dimmers. When the time finally comes to dispose of or recycle expired bulbs, rest assured the PAR30 is RoHS compliant, containing no mercury or lead.

The Alen AirMD is among the best in its class, cleaning indoor air with a combination HEPA filter, ionizer, and UV lamp. But wait, there's more. AirMD circuitry is lead-free and ozone-safe, making it the first device of its kind to be Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant. It uses just 55 watts of electricity, qualifying the air purifier

for Energy Star from the US EPA and the US Department of Energy. AirMD has an integrated programmable timer, and will efficiently clean the air in spaces up to 400 square feet. The device will be showcased this spring