Governments are promoting energy-efficient light bulbs
like LED in place of incandescents across the world. In order to keep up with the pace of the
developed countries, Argentine Senate approved a law to ban incandescent light
bulbs in 2010. The rule establishes that from December 31, 2010, the importing
and commercialization of incandescent light bulbs for residential use will be
forbidden in the country.
With this measure, Argentina joins the list of regions
and countries that have already said goodbye to regular light bulbs, which
includes the European Union, Australia,
and Canada.
The law Argentine established in 2008 has five articles:
The first establishes the ban of importing and
commercialization of incandescent light bulbs for residential use in all the
Argentine territory.
The second gives the Executive Power the ability to
establish exceptions to the rule for, "technical, functional and operative
reasons."
The third says that the Executive will be able to
announce measures to encourage the imports of finished efficient bulbs or their
parts for production.
The fourth article says the law will enter force when
published at the governmental Official Bulletin.
The finally is only operational.
The idea is in deed a great step for Argentina,
considering the country's energy crisis.
However, environmental law conquers don't always prove themselves useful in
Argentina. After all, changing incandescent light bulbs for energy-saving
lights like LEDs is only one of the simplest ways to reduce the amount of
energy people spend at home. But your little change will give great
contribution to the earth’s environmental protection.
