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...
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...
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...
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...
Light Projects Evolve has unveiled a specialist remanufacturing division to upgrade and reuse luminaires for commercial and educational clients. The brand has formed a sister company, Light Projects Revolve Limited, which will be headed by former Silent Designs chief John Bowden. Bowden, managing director of the new...
A top grammar school has upgraded both its interior and exterior lighting. The project at Kingston Grammar School in Kingston Upon Thames, south-west London, saw traditional metal halide lamps replaced with advanced RGBW LED uplights and wall fixtures. Additionally, key areas like the art block and main...
Signify has unveiled its first 650V DC LED driver aimed at the growing market for direct-current environments in industry. The sensor-ready device is designed to integrate with DC networks in manufacturing, which are increasingly powered by solar installations and battery packs. DC networks eliminate conversion...
The UK’s biggest lighting remanufacturer says that it’s set to double the turnover from reconditioning and upgrading projects this year. Future Designs is projecting that its remanufacturing arm – dubbed the ‘carbon careful’ initiative – will grow from 11 per cent of its revenues in 2024 to...
A downlightmade from hardwood has become the latest product in the trend for wooden luminaires. Slovakian firm Setup Lighting says the light will appeal as each showcases ‘unique illuminated wood grain textures, adding warmth and depth’ to interiors. The firm says that ‘when it comes to the...
The Society of Light and Lighting has unveiled an event focussing on exterior and urban lighting. The conference, dubbed Illuminating the Future: Balancing Light and Dark nightscapes, takes place on 27 March 2025 at the University of London’s Senate House. The event will feature experts from various...