Recolight has commissioned a detailed analysis to assess the recyclability of waste luminaires. The results show that over 83% of a typical batch of luminaires can be recycled. To perform the analysis, Recolight contracted SWEEEP Kuusakoski, based at Sittingbourne in Kent, to treat a mixed sample...
Recolight Members recognise that WEEE compliance is about more than just ticking a box. They are actively committed to protecting the environment. Simplicity for our Producer Members and for their customers is one of the reasons why Recolight’s membership continues to grow. Why Recolight is different We...
The Government is planning to consult on updates to the WEEE Regulations later this year. They are likely to result in major changes to the system. There will be a strong focus on increasing collections, and encouraging more circular behaviour in the WEEE system. Recolight outline...
Recolight, the leading WEEE compliance scheme for lighting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Sprott of Signify to the Recolight Board and Andreas Adam of LEDVANCE as Chair of the Board. Recolight was established in 2005 by Tungsram lighting, Feilo Sylvania, LEDVANCE and Signify,...
New UK lighting legislation is due for publication in the summer and will mirror EU legislation. The proposed UK legislation applies from 1st September and is expected to have a one month transition allowance. Lamps which cannot be placed on the market From 1st October 2021 Self-ballasted...
The plastic in most waste electricals, apart from streetlighting, contain hazardous flame retardants. That means it is an offence to try to recycle them as scrap metal. They must be sent to a specialist waste electricals recycler. The flame retardants in question are regarded as...
The next Recolight Webinar on 27 May will discuss how the lighting industry can move to net zero. An increasing number of companies have committed to it. A few have already got there.. Others are planning it. So what must a lighting company do to become...
Recolight panel discussion The lighting industry has broadly welcomed new legislation which seeks to bring back the replaceable light source. However, many had concerns over how the market for replacement components would work in practice. Over 150 attendees from across the industry tuned in to listen to...
In the UK there is an increased awareness of the need to recycle to protect our environment. Business customers are increasingly adopting corporate social responsibility and environmental policies. This means they will want to be confident that their waste is being disposed of correctly. Contractors...
The Government has launched an exceptionally wide ranging consultation aimed at improving the collection and recycling of waste packaging. The consultation is exceptionally long, at over 200 pages, and has over 100 separate questions. If the proposed changes proceed, some could be implemented in 2023. Major...