clipped from www.worldnetdaily.com

"The industry is currently aiming at totally mercury-free CFL lighting, but this is still five to 10 years away," admits IKEA.

The American Lighting Association has some ideas. It has created a list of five considerations that should be weighed by all legislative bodies considering bans on incandescent bulbs.

The association of American manufacturers and retail outlets suggests any such legislation include the following provisions:

1. a lumen per watt energy efficiency standard should be established rather than a ban on a specific type of product. It should include a 10-year goal

2. halogen bulbs should be exempted

3. incandescent bulbs 40 watts or less should be exempt

4. collection and disposal plans for mercury-based CFLs should be made prior to any ban;

5. persuade consumers through education rather than coerce them through limiting choices