Will LED Lights Become Plastic Waste?

But, they are also potential contributors to the plastic proliferation plaguing our world -- and our oceans.  Manufacturacturers can nip the potential problem in the bud by designing effective "take-back" programs from the beginning of the industry.    Here' why:

 

This is serious...because much of the world depends on ocean life for food. Because we depend on the plankton and phytoplankton to replenish our oxygen supply -- yes, even far inland!

And we are the ONLY people who can solve the problem.  The UK WEEE end of life take-back and recycling program is a giant step forward in recycling lighting products.  The US will need a similar program as all these billions of light bulbs are replaced with LEDs, and then are replaced again... and again.