Inert gas In food packaging, inert gases are used as a passive preservative, in contrast to active preservatives like sodium benzoate (an antimicrobial) or BHT (an antioxidant). Historical documents may also be stored under an inert gas to avoid degradation. For example, the original documents of the U.S. Constitution is stored under humidified argon. Helium was previously used, but it was less suitable because it diffuses out of the case more quickly than argon. Inert gases are often used in the chemical industry. In a chemical manufacturing plant, reactions can be conducted under inert gas to minimize fire hazards or unwanted reactions.
Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs emission total is 564.7 million tonnes), a saving of approximately 0.14%. There have been some initiatives to encourage people to switch to compact fluorescent lamps ahead of the phase out. Australia will ban halogen light bulbs from September 2020. In February 2007, then Climate Change Minister David Parker, Labour party, announced a similar proposal to the one in Australia, except that importation for personal use would have been allowed. However, this proposal was scrapped by the new government in December 2008. In Argentina, selling and importing incandescent light bulbs has been forbidden since 31 December 2010. Bolivia is reported to