Environmental Impact
Ecological & economic advantages of Verbatim LED lamps
| Comparison based on 35,000 hours lamp use | Halogen 60W GLS Globe | Verbatim LED 10W CLASSIC A Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Average life of bulb | 2,000 hrs | 35,000 hrs |
| Power consumption | 2,100 kWh | 350 kWh |
| Cost of power consumption (0.21 $/kWh) 1 | $441.00 | $73.50 |
| Purchase cost 2 | $87.50 ($5 piece) | $54.95 |
| Maintenance cost ($5/piece) | $87.50 | $5 |
| CO2 Emissions 3 | 700 kg | 175 kg |
| Total cost (based on 35,000 hours lamp use) 4 | $616.00 | $128.45 |
1Australian average electricity cost $0.21/kWh
2Purchase price based on current retail price and may vary according to country and market development
3CO2 emissions (kg) @ 0.5 kg CO2 / kWh
4Calculation based on today's values
2Purchase price based on current retail price and may vary according to country and market development
3CO2 emissions (kg) @ 0.5 kg CO2 / kWh
4Calculation based on today's values
Environmental Benefits:
- Savings on 1 Verbatim LED $487.55
- CO2 emissions decreased by 525 kg CO2
- 1 Verbatim LED lamp lasts up to 35 times longer than conventional bulbs
- The investment on 1 Verbatim LED lamp pays back on the 4th Halogen bulb
