Philips ALTO Bulbs
Several complaints about compact fluorescent bulbs is that:
- they contain mercury
- they do not fit in the same space as an incandescent bulb
Philips has solved these problems with their ALTO bulbs.
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" ... Philips Energy Savers ... don't just provide the light of your standard light bulb, they also have the same classic shape. ..."
These bulbs are better for the environment because they use less wattage for similar light, can last years longer than incandescent bulbs as there is no filament to burn out and have less mercury than other CFB.
Mercury is a highly toxic material that can pollute air and water and improper disposal of CFB can lead to pollution (though probably off set by the pollution of less fossil fuels ... ?)
Via: Philips Lighting - Link
Just what is Philips ALTO technology:
Simply put - the technology allows for use of less mercury ion CFB.
" ... lamps with ALTO technology [have] ... reduced mercury content. All fluorescent lamps contain mercury for effective operation, ... ALTO lamp technology average 70% less mercury than the 2001 industry average for fluorescent lamps ..."