No problem. The federal government will print billions more to send out to states so they can start a new program to pick up the hippie light bulbs.
Of course, the $0.03 each homeowner saves in electricity each year will be gobbled up by the $500 in new taxes to fund the new recycling program. But hey! It’s for the children.
Our utility company put a “program cost” right into our electric bills...a “free” lightbulb program. Free my.....
They'll probably give Acorn the contract go pick them up. Actually, it might be a good fit. I can't imagine mercury exposure making them any nuttier.