Fluorescent lightbulbs are quietly reaching the end of the road in one U.S. state. Starting in 2026, you won’t be able to buy them in Minnesota, even if your home or workplace still uses fluorescent ...

Recycling facilities collect glass and mercury from thrown away fluorescent bulbs, but discarded lighting could also supply rare-earth metals for reuse. The 17 metals referred to as rare earths aren't ...

Across the United States, fluorescent lighting is quietly entering its final act. In 2026, one Midwestern state will flip the switch on a sweeping prohibition of common fluorescent bulbs, signaling ...