If you're committed to going green to protect the environment, you obviously don't want to create additional risks to your health. Use the suggestions below to prevent unsafe situations that can arise from going green. CFL bulbs for lighting are encouraged for use by homeowners concerned with energy conservation. However, the compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and present a significant health threat to human beings if broken. If you choose CFL bulbs, make sure they're located in places where they're less likely to be broken or cause harm if they're broken or choose LED lighting instead. Recycled toilet paper and other paper products have been found to have BPA, bisphenol A, which is dangerous to human beings. Unfortunately, labeling is not always clear regarding whether recycled paper products contain BPA. Solar panels are a great way to use green technology but have posed significant risks of electrocution to firefighters dealing with home fires in homes with solar energy.

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