Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Year
2011
Number
B170
Sponsor(s)
Sechelt

WHEREAS due to their energy efficiency, the federal and provincial governments have adopted legislation promoting the residential use of compact fluorescent light CFL bulbs over incandescent light bulbs; AND WHEREAS due to the highly toxic mercury element contained in CFL bulbs, specific procedures must be followed by consumers in the care, handling and disposal of CFL bulbs; AND WHEREAS the health and environmental implications of residential use of CFL bulbs remains unresolved: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the federal and provincial governments be requested to suspend implementation of CFL bulb legislation until the health and environmental issues are resolved.

Convention Decision
Not Considered - Automatic Referral to Executive
Executive Decision
Referred to Environment Committee
Committee Decision
No Action Required