Argentina Joins Incandescent Ban

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.