Save the planet, switch to eco-light bulbs. So goes the refrain. But are these as bright, long-lasting and energy efficient as is often claimed?
The traditional incandescent bulb is on the way out. European law means people will be encouraged to use longer-lasting, energy-efficient lights instead.
But many remain unconvinced that the common alternative - compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) - are up to the job.
Are these bulbs quite as good as is claimed?
Read the article by Ruth Alexander of the BBC's More or LessMagazine
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