London Lightbulb Amnesty
London homes produce 40 per cent of the city's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – which contribute to climate change. If you’ve made any green New Year’s resolutions, one way to reduce your home’s CO2 emissions, and save money at the same time, is to use energy saving light bulbs.
From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 January 2008, thanks to our partners British Gas and B&Q, the London Lightbulb Amnesty enabled you to bring one or two of your old light bulbs to any London branch of B&Q and exchange them for an energy-saving alternative – for FREE!
To find your nearest branch of B&Q, visit the B&Q Online store finder facility or see our list of participating stores.
Save CO2
Using energy saving light bulbs really is a bright idea. They use up to 80 per cent less electricity than a standard bulb, but produce exactly the same amount of light! Using less electricity means your home produces less carbon dioxide – one of the main causes of climate change.
You can find more about how you can save CO2 in your home by visiting the Mayor's Green Homes website.
… and save money too!
A single energy saving bulb could save you up to £7 a year. And as an energy saving bulb lasts up to ten times longer than a standard one, you could save £60 before it needs replacing.
In fact, fitting all the lights in your house with energy saving bulbs could save you can incredible £600 over the lifetime of the bulbs.
