Toshiba Kills Incandescent Bulb Production

Yesterday, Toshiba ended its manufacture of mass-market incandescent light bulbs–bulbs that use a ton of energy, burn out quickly and pale in comparison in terms of energy efficiency to CFLs and LEDs. The move ends the company’s 120-year history of incandescent bulb production. The decision signals that the lighting industry is poised to become significantly greener.

The Refinishing Touch says:

March 24, 2010 at 7:53 pm

It’s great to see that Toshiba is placing sustainable development among their top concerns. We agree that this is a perfect example of both consumers and governments working effectively to benefit the environment. Hopefully this switch to CFL and LED bulbs will encourage more consumers to make green choices, pushing other businesses like Toshiba to offer more eco-friendly products.
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July 13, 2010 at 2:56 pm

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