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Why use Marathon® & Marathon® Classic Energy Savers?

ENERGY STAR®, Philips and You–Teaming Up to Help Promote Energy Efficiency
By choosing an ENERGY STAR® qualified Philips Marathon® light bulb, you will be doing your part in helping to promote energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR label is a widely-recognized industry qualification presented to products for energy efficiency. Since over 90% of the Philips Marathon collection is ENERGY STAR qualified, being environmentally responsible is now easier than ever.

Why use Marathon and Marathon Classic Energy Savers?

Last up to ten times longer than standard incandescent light bulbs.



Provide the soft white light you expect from an incandescent light bulb.


Philips Marathon Classic bulbs utilize ALTO® Lamp Technology and, as such, are environmentally responsible.*


Most Philips Marathon and Marathon Classic Energy Savers are ENERGY STAR qualified. Click here to visit the ENERGY STAR website.


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* ALTO® Lamp Technology: These lamps are better for the environment because of their reduced mercury content. All Philips ALTO lamps give you end-of-life options which can simplify and reduce your lamp disposal costs depending on your state and local regulations.