1. Create a deadline for action
Ban the sale of incandescents by specific dates
Ban 60W + 100W incandescents first (bayonet + screw)
Ban other incandescent designs later
2. Remove the price advantage of incandescents
Increase the cost of incandescent light bulbs
Reduce the sales tax (VAT) on CFLs from 17.5% to 5%
3. Help the poor
Help the poor to replace their incandescents
Help the poor to save money on their energy bills 4. Encourage responsible recycling
Encourage the responsible recycling of CFLs
Encourage fair + adequate funding for recycling
Encourage discussions amongst recycling stakeholders
5. Encourage + strengthen supporting legislation
Include light bulbs in the EU's Eco Directive
Explain the pros + cons of the EU's RoHS Directive
6. Propose appriopriate exemptions
Make the case for appropriate medical and
specialist exemptions
7. Encourage continued innovation
Propose that technology neutral "watts per lumen"
criteria should be included in ban legislation
Propose "watts per lumen per m2" as further criteria
Highlight promising technologies as they emerge
8. Encourage energy efficiency and conservation
Explain the benefits of greater energy efficiency
Explain the benefits of turning things off
Accelerate the uptake of available technologies 9. Use LEDs to set energy performance standards
LEDs offer a 90% energy saving
CFLs offer a 65-80% energy saving
High efficiency incandescents offer a 25% saving
Incandescents offer 0% energy saving
Banning incandescent light bulbs would...
Save 2 to 5 Million tonnes of CO2 per year in the UK
Save 23 to 53 Million tonnes of CO2 per year in the EU
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