Kraken wooden downlight

French firm unveils wood downlight

French luminaire manufacturer Kraken Lighting has become the latest brand to unveil a downlight with a part-wooden structure. The K'Dow 7 has an aluminium body but features a bezel in solid oak or ash plywood sourced from eco-managed forests. The company says the wood is non-flammable and...

Nuffield Ipswich Hospital

Reuse of lights at hospital saves 40 trees

The reuse of luminaires at a hospital in Ipswich has saved the equivalent of almost a tonne of carbon dioxide, or 40 mature oak trees. CBRE's maintenance team at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital faced failing fluorescent bedhead lights – but replacing them entirely would have been costly...

Volvo dealership, Kistan

AphaLED reuses 214 luminaires at Volvo dealership

Manchester-based AlphaLED has reused and reconditioned 214 luminaires at the Volvo dealership in Kista, Sweden, as part of an extensive showroom and office renovation. Prioritising sustainability, the company said the project aligned with its circular economy principles, which focus on reducing waste and extending product life...

Lumiadd Lacrimosa Pro

Lumiadd unveils pendants printed from plant polymers

British 3D printing specialist Lumiadd has unveiled a pendant range made from plant polymers. The company says that the plant polymers it uses are significantly more sustainable than conventional materials currently used in the lighting industry. The Lacrimosa Pro – ‘tears’ in Latin – is made with...

LUG EcoVadis

Lug achieves Platinum EcoVadis rating

Polish luminaire maker LUG has been awarded the prestigious Platinum EcoVadis certification, placing the company among the top 1 per cent of businesses worldwide in terms of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices. ‘While achieving the certification is a significant milestone, we’re continuing to push...

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