TY - JOUR T1 - Regulatory Framework and Environmental Management of the Compact Fluorescent Lamps AU - Lucena, Maria Gabriela AU - Sanchez, Leadina AU - Vasquez, Carmen AU - Viloria, Amelec JO - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences VL - 12 IS - 13 SP - 3495 EP - 3498 PY - 2017 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-949x DO - jeasci.2017.3495.3498 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2017.3495.3498 KW - Compact fluorescent lamps KW -mercury pollution KW -environmental management KW -China KW -Colombia AB - Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are an efficient alternative to traditional lighting because they consume a fifth of the energy used by incandescent lamps, reducing demand for electricity. However, because they contain mercury its use requires policies for environmental management. This study aims to analyze the regulatory framework for environmental management and use of CFLs. Analysis must be countries like the US, China and the European Community have carried out plans for incorporating LFC and in parallel have developed environmental policies and reducing the mercury content of these lamps, demonstrating, environmental and social responsibility in the matter. ER -