Mr.Bricolage is gradually eradicating incandescent bulbs from its stores. Since 1st July, 60 watt bulbs have faded from the shelves and been replaced with low-energy bulbs.
This withdrawal is part of the commitments made by stores in the context of the Grenelle law on the environment. 100 and 75 watt bulbs have already been withdrawn from the market. Added to 60 watt bulbs, these bulbs represent 80% of the bulb market. Replacing these energy-guzzling bulbs with low-energy bulbs will save eight terawatt-hours of electricity.
Mr.Bricolage has proposed a range of low-consumption bulbs as an alternative to traditional bulbs for many months. Technologies regularly make progress and new products reach the market. Recent innovations include LEDs or light emitting diodes, which have proved popular with consumers. In addition to saving energy, low-energy bulbs last 6 to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
Low-energy bulbs can be recycled at the end of their life cycle, providing yet another benefit for the environment. Mr Bricolage stores collect the bulbs in the specially designed trays at store entrances.
Consult the convention on the withdrawal of incandescent bulbs
Discover LEDs or light emitting diodes
More info on the recycling of low-energy bulbs
See the environmental commitments of Mr.Bricolage
Consult Recylum Facebook page, the recycling body for used bulbs
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