The WEEE Regulations have applied to a closed scope of products since 2007. Unless a product was listed in the fourteen categories, then they were out of scope. A specific exclusion meant that household luminaires were also out of scope. In January 2019, The Regulations moved...
An exciting programme featuring leading experts in lighting and sustainability has been unveiled for ...
... (UK) – Taking place on 2 May, the inaugural Net Zero Lighting conference will aim to help lighting ...... giving delegates the tools they need to decarbonise their operations.” Register for the event here . www.thelia.org.uk www.recolight.co.uk ... Published by: Source: Read more...
The use of recycled metals can have a transformative effect on a lighting company’s sustainability – and the environmental metrics of its luminaires. This is a key area to be explored in next week’s Net Zero Lighting conference. Tom Bull and Andy Olde of Wieland Nemco will...
Retailers and local authorities are in the vanguard of dialling up their expectations of lighting suppliers and many are imposing increasingly stringent demands in terms of sustainability and circularity. The environmental metrics demanded by major retailers and developers will be a key area explored by next...
The American government has dramatically upped the minimum efficacy of a light bulb from 45 lm/W to 120 lm/W. The ambitious standard will take effect from July 25, 2028, and will apply to newly produced or imported general service lamps—not affecting continued consumer use and purchase...
As we become more conscious of the importance of caring for the planet, more of us are trying to make small ...
As climate change and environmental responsibility continue to shape our world, ...
he advent of nano optics can lead to a step change in sustainability by driving up lumens-to-weight ratio of luminaires. That’s the view of Czech optical specialist IQS Nanoptiqs which says its pioneering technology can lead to light fittings which are slimmer, lighter and use less...
Edinburgh-based luminaire manufacturer Stoane Lighting has appointed Irene Mazzei as its sustainability lead. Mazzei will focus on the sustainability of materials and manufacturing processes, assisting the company in its journey to achieve low-impact light fittings. With a Chemistry doctorate, a Materials Science academic background and a passion...