CFL Blog

Hello.  Welcome to Montgomery County Community College’s open forum regarding the use of Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFL’s) and sustainability.  The college has intensified its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and wants to encourage its internal and external communities to do the same.  Any action, big or small, can make a significant contribution.  If not the act itself, but to lead by example in the effort to minimize the negative impact we have on our environment.

This blog should be used as an “idea exchange”.  Using the theme “Sustainability without Sacrifice”, we challenge the reader to share efforts which may be considered “low hanging fruit”, but serve as a great first step in increasing awareness for the need to preserve our natural resources before they are exhausted.

A perfect example of this was a story shared by a team member, “Jennifer”, who, instead of a bow, placed CFL’s on Christmas presents for her family.  The energy savings, quality of the light, and longevity of the lamp were reason for her family to continue retrofitting the fixtures in their homes to CFL’s from incandescent bulbs.  This is a perfect example of the type of initiative that can grow on its own, with a minimal investment of time or personal resources.

Admitedly, at first glance, this blog would seem limited and too specific.  Think Big.  We encourage and challenge you to share simple and motivating ideas for sustainability that might be too easy for someone to reject.  We also invite you to learn more about Montgomery County Community College by visiting us at www.mc3.edu

Thank you.  We welcome your input!