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CLEAN LIGHTING

Lighting the Path to a Mercury-Free Future

Did you know the lights in your home or office could be harming your health and the environment?

Fluorescent lights contain mercury, a hazardous neurotoxin. Every year, millions of fluorescent lamps end up in landfills, leaking toxic mercury into our air and water. The World Health Organization lists mercury in the top ten most problematic chemicals.

The National Stewardship Action Council set a new standard for clean lighting by sponsoring and passing AB 2208 (Asm. Kalra & Sen. Becker) in 2022, a law that phases out mercury-containing fluorescent lamps across California.

Unlike fluorescents, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) don’t contain dangerous mercury, use half the amount of electricity to produce the same amount of light, and last 2-3 times longer!

Join us in accelerating the transition to clean, energy-efficient LED lighting and ensuring a safer, more sustainable future.

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AB 2208 Supporters

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OUR IMPACT

Through policy-driven action and public engagement, we are leading the charge to eliminate toxic lighting and replace it with safer, more efficient alternatives.
  • Banning fluorescent lamps statewide by 2025
  • Reducing mercury exposure risks for workers and families
  • Empowering businesses & individuals with LED incentives
  • Saving California $1 billion annually in energy costs​

AB 2208 Goals by 2030

Carbon Reduction

950,000

metric tons of CO2 eliminated annually

Sustainable Impact

5,600+

gigawatt hours saved per year

Smart Savings

California businesses & residents save big on energy bills​

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Why this matters

Fluorescent lamps leak mercury into the environment when broken or improperly disposed of, leading to severe health risks. Lighting our homes and businesses shouldn’t mean risking our health.
Asm Ash Kalra on CA's AB 2208

Mercury Exposure Risks

Most dangerous to children, pregnant people, and waste facility workers​

Environmental Impact

Mercury contaminates municipal waste streams, polluting soil and water

A MOVEMENT FOR CLEANER LIGHTING

As part of NSAC’s mission to achieve a responsible, circular economy, SafeLighting.us collaborates with businesses, property owners, and communities to identify outdated lighting, educate stakeholders, and provide solutions for an easy transition to LEDs.
  • Identify businesses and facilities still using fluorescent lighting
  • Educate building owners on AB 2208 and the benefits of switching to LEDs
  • Connect them with financial incentives and rebates for an easy transition

Is your business ready to make the switch?

Is your property ready for a brighter, mercury-free future?

Switching to LEDs has never been easier—or more affordable. Thanks to our partnership with NRG Incentives, businesses and property owners can access financial incentives, grants, and rebates to offset the cost of upgrading to energy-efficient lighting.
Transform Your Lighting

TAKE ACTION TO IDENTIFY FLUORESCENT LIGHTING

Spotted a building still using fluorescent lighting? Help us drive the transition to nontoxic, mercury-free LEDs by identifying locations in need of an upgrade.