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My family used to pile into the car a few nights before Christmas to drive around town and look at all the holiday-light displays. Cruising slowly down streets with no particular destination isn't the most eco-friendly thing ever, but as kids, me, my brother, and my sister loved it.

With new LED technology, these light shows can be just as spectacular at a tiny percentage of the energy costs. In addition to switching to LEDs, consider getting a timer for your lights - nobody's looking at 'em at 3 a.m. anyways, and the birds will sure appreciate it.

-Toshio...off to fly south for the winter...
Posted by: tmeronek on 11/26/2007
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Debi  on November 26, 2007 at 07:11 AM 1
This is a GREAT tip! After years of struggling with typical lights, I immediately went to your recommended sites and ordered numerous strands. Thank you!
GDK  on November 26, 2007 at 09:07 AM 2
LED is the answer for the die hards who must have their own holiday lights, but I'm sad that enviro forums have to talk about buying more stuff at all. I used to take a bus to the city,view holiday decor in the big department stores, and visit Santa when I was young, and that was really really something I loved.
Nicolette  on November 26, 2007 at 09:19 AM 3
I am loving the LED lights that I picked up at KMart on sale for $6. However, it poses a question: what is the most eco-friendly way to dispose of the "old" lights? Any tips?
Cindy  on November 26, 2007 at 10:09 AM 4
the LED solution is great, but what are we supposed to do with the old lights?
AM  on November 26, 2007 at 11:10 AM 5
We bought several (100 lights) strands of the Forever Lights at Costco! I'm pretty sure they were under $8!
Dee  on November 26, 2007 at 12:02 PM 6
For those in the Boulder CO area, Nov 27 & 29, 4-6pm Pearl Street Mall at 13th St, there is an LCD light exchange. Bring a working strand of standard bulbs and receive a strand of LCD bulbs (limit 5 stands per person).
Stephanie  on November 26, 2007 at 12:10 PM 7
I'd love to buy white outdoor lights. Forever Light is out of stock and Brookstone's seem to be indoor only. Any other suggestions?
Catherine  on November 26, 2007 at 01:38 PM 8
Related question: does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes faux trees out of recycled plastic?
Jennifer  on November 26, 2007 at 03:25 PM 9
Same question as others: where to recycle old lights... in Chicago...
Betsy  on November 26, 2007 at 04:51 PM 10
When this tip says the LED lights use 90% less electricity, is that compared with the mini-lights that have been popular recently, or with the large teardrop shaped bulbs that I got when I first married (39 years ago)? It IS hard to decide between saving the power, when I use Xmas lights a lot less than your benchmark, and having to buy new stuff--LEDs.
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