MLK Day Light Bulb Exchange was a Success!

Nine Durango AmeriCorps VISTAs (two from SCC Headquarters) worked together to host a light bulb exchange in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s community service legacy. Community members were excited to have the opportunity to exchange up to 4 incandescent light bulbs for 4 compact florescent light bulbs for free! La Plata Electric Association donated all of the CFLs and provided information on energy efficiency, recycling and renewable resources. At the end of the event 370 light bulbs were exchanged. This makes a huge impact considering, “CLFs consume 66% less energy than incandescent blubs, yet last up to 10 times longer”. Just these 370 light bulbs will save the community members a total of $14,760 over the lifetime of the CFLs and will prevent 148,000 pounds of greenhouse gas going into our atmosphere! (Touchstone Energy Cooperatives)

It was exciting to see how the Durango locals came together and showed their enthusiasm for this positive event. Many people already had CFLs throughout their house, but were happy to know that the word was getting out there. The snow didn’t stop people from checking out our table, asking questions, and discussing the small ways to make big changes!