According to IMS Research, collectively, 5.6 billion bulbs light American households and businesses, including 4.2 billion incandescent bulbs and about 1 billion compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs that contain toxic mercury.

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In addition to wooden popsicles, Savoldi is responsible for the 4 Watt Wooden Lamp, a collection of 50 incandescent-shaped lamps handmade from a variety of woods including pine, beech, and alder.

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As detailed in the recently released 2010 Sustainability Report, the company has taken on various eco-initiatives, including an aggressive (and early) phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, the installation of solar panels on numerous U.S. stores, and the introduction of the IKEA Product Sustainability Scorecard.

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