# Soft LED Light Bulbs Eco Bulb Lasts 35 Years By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-led-light-now-available-for-lamps-will-last-35-years References: [upscalelighting](http://www.upscalelighting.com/) The Pharox LED bulb is the first to offer the [warm, soft white light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light) comparable to a 40W regular bulb. But it's the [green alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern). It can last up to 35 years! It has no mercury - unlike current CFL bulbs and it emits 90 percent fewer emissions. From the looks you can tell that there will be no compatibility issues with [light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-ceiling-light-ultra). **Implications** - Today's consumer culture is one that is worried about the sustainability of the products they purchase. Companies can capitalize on the desire of consumers to purchase 'green' products by developing eco-friendly alternatives for standard, everyday objects. By providing the public with other options, companies show their commitment to a better world through safer products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** Developing eco-friendly alternatives for standard lighting can capitalize on the desire of consumers to purchase green products. - **Long-lasting Light Bulbs:** Creating light bulbs that can last up to 35 years provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry. - **Reduced Emissions Lighting:** Designing light bulbs that emit 90 percent fewer emissions than current options presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing eco-friendly lighting solutions. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can benefit from developing sustainable and long-lasting products like eco-friendly light bulbs. - **Environmental Technology:** The environmental technology industry can leverage reduced emissions lighting solutions as a disruptive innovation opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [High-Performance Residential LED Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-led-lighting.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Festive Colorful Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signify.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [Matter-Enabled RGB Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-2.md) - [Smart High-Lumen Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-1.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md)