How does this work?
A luminescent diode or LED (Light Emitting Diode) is the main component of what is called commonly a LED bulb. Like the compact fluorescent ("cheap") and eco-halogen bulbs, the LED technology is an alternative to conventional incandescent bulbs.
The advantage of LED bulbs, in comparison to compact fluorescent bulbs is that they work without mercury, have a much longer life span (up to 25 years!) and are more resistant to repeated switch-on/switch-off actions. These are by far the most economic bulbs in terms of energy consumption, making them the most economic option over their lifetime. But they are still relatively expensive to buy and their luminous flux in lumens can be insufficient for certain types of lighting needs.
LED Bulb (Light Emitting Diode)
What should be done when an LED bulb is worn out?
These bulbs contain a complex electronic system that cannot be mixed along with ordinary household waste. This is why, one always finds a logo of a dustbin with a cross on their packaging. These bulbs can be recycled: they must be returned to the shop (www.recupel.be) or to the container yard for them to be recycled.
The site www.energivores.be, will enable you to assess the energy consumption of your lighting and will help you in your selection when purchasing new bulbs.