 We use indoor lighting to do our daily nighttime tasks. Lamps fit the bill for most of us. Lamps also double as a decoration. It is no surprise that lamps are one the easiest ways to be eco-friendly in decoration and lighting. Salt lamps are becoming a very popular option. They are a natural way to improve the air quality in your breathing space. They work because negative ions contained in the salt increase when the lamp heats the salt. The negative ions become dust collectors, attaching themselves to positively charged dust particles and cigarette smoke, purifying the air. Salt lamps are therefore popular with people who suffer from allergies. For thousands of years, crystal salt has been known throughout the world as a healing, therapeutic and effective means to achieve healthy living, respiratory protection and cell nourishment. At the very least, it is a lamp that requires no mining to create beautiful, soft light in a room.
Recycled objects can be found in several lamps as well. There are some that are available from major retailers that are made from recycled steel, plastic and aluminum. These save valuable metals from going to the landfill. There are all sorts of interesting designs available. Some are made with a more antiquated look. Others have a retro look, such as some made from cassettes. There are some that come with a sleek modern look as well. A search on the Internet or in local stores shows that there are several recycled lamps available to suit your tastes.
ENERGY STAR certified lamps are always a good choice. These are lamps use minimal power to light up a room. There are many kinds that are readily available from desk lamps, to floor lamps. Some are even solar powered. If you want to make any lamp more eco-friendly, all it takes is switching the light bulb. The energy savings from switching to CFL bulbs or LEDs provide a good return on your initial investment. The bulbs last longer and create less heat which means that you save energy and money.
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