1 files changed, 34 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/_posts/2012-03-09-led-technology-not-so-eco.md b/_posts/2012-03-09-led-technology-not-so-eco.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4c5fda3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/_posts/2012-03-09-led-technology-not-so-eco.md
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+---
+title: LED technology might not be as eco-friendly as you think
+permalink: /led-technology-not-so-eco.html
+date: 2012-03-09T12:00:00+02:00
+layout: post
+type: post
+draft: false
+---
+
+There is a lot of talk about LED technology. It is beginning to infiltrate
+industry at a fast rate, and it’s a challenge for designers and also engineers.
+I wondered when a weakness will be revealed. Then I stomped on an article
+talking about harm in using LED technology. It looks like this magical
+technology is not so magical and eco-friendly.
+
+A new study from the University of California indicates that LED lights contain
+toxic metals, and should be produced, used and disposed of carefully.  Besides
+the lead and nickel, the bulbs and their associated parts were also found to
+contain arsenic, copper, and other metals that have been linked to different
+cancers, neurological damage, kidney disease, hypertension, skin rashes and
+other illnesses in humans, and to ecological damage in waterways.
+
+Since then, I haven’t yet found any regulation for disposal of LED lights or any
+other regulation or standard. This might be a problem in the future. And it is a
+massive drawback. This might have quite an impact on consumer market.
+
+Nevertheless, there is a potential, and I am sure the market will adapt. I also
+hope I will be reading documents regarding solution for this concern soon.
+
+**Additional resources:**
+
+- [Recycling and Disposal of Light Bulbs](http://ezinearticles.com/?Recycling-and-Disposal-of-Light-Bulbs&id=1091304)
+- [How to Dispose of a Low-Energy Light Bulb](http://www.ehow.com/how_7483442_dispose-lowenergy-light-bulb.html)
+