(PRWeb UK) January 20, 2011

All 100 and 60 watt bulbs were phased out last year with only 40 watt bulbs surviving. The 60 watt candle and mini-globe golf-ball sized bulbs, which also lasted until now, are also going.

40 Watt bulbs make up around15% of the light bulb market industry-wide.

The only traditional bulbs still available are tiny golf ball sized 40 watt bulbs used in small lamps, which form a 10% share of the light bulb market industry wide. These will be phased out next year.

The alternative is low energy bulbs in stick, spiral and classic shaped Halogen bulbs. They use up to 80% less energy, saving up to