Some 25 kilometres of extruded aluminium profile has been saved from the waste stream in a fluorescent-to-LED reconditioning project involving the reuse of 20,000 luminaires. Barcelona-based Lamp remanufactured its previously-supplied Fil fittings locally in the project for the National Institute for Professional Training (INACAP) in Santiago,...
Lucent Lighting has unveiled a modular downlight that’s predominantly made from recycled materials. The Oculus Mini is also modular to ensure easy refurbishment to extend the lifetime of the fixture. The eyeball-style light – aimed at high end hospitality, retail and residential applications – is adjustable in all directions...
Thorn Lighting has halved its water use compared to its baseline measurement from March 2021. The company installed callibrated flow meters to monitor and identify areas of high usage. It also made process changes such as reducing paint treatment waste by 66 per cent. Additionally, Thorn introduced...
Trilux has unveiled the Yonos luminaire system which is says has been designed to cut the material waste typically associated with Cat A installations. The company says that traditional Cat A installations are often designed without a specific tenant in mind, leading to neutral solutions and...
Luminaire printer LumiAdd is exploring the use of discarded coffee grounds as a raw material for making spotlights and downlights. The company says grounds combined with polylactic acid (PLA) can create fittings and bring compelling benefits. ‘This innovative blend re-purposes waste, transforming coffee by products into attractive,...
The Government of Canada has announced that it is to start the process of banning fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing light sources from 2025. The Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations will prohibit the import and manufacture of the most common lamps containing mercury for general...
The Scottish Parliament has passed its landmark Circular Economy Bill which will give ministers and local authorities north of the border powers to cut waste and drive up recycling and reuse. Ministers will be able to set local recycling targets as well as set statutory targets...
A vandal-resistant Dark Sky-certified wall light from Glamox is manufactured with 45 per cent recycled aluminium. The company says that the O21-W luminaire, aimed at commercial and public buildings, limits light pollution while supports a circular economy. The fitting is made to be disassembled so that parts...
Trojan Lighting has thrown its backing behind Circular Lighting Live 2024. The company – a specialist in energy saving and intelligent lighting for the commercial, retail and public sectors – joins Signify, Holophane Europe Ltd, Glamox, ASD Lighting PLC, Prime Light | Group, Mymesh by Chess UK,...
European lighting giant Fagerhult is exploring the recycling of its aluminium for reuse in its luminaires. It has teamed up with specialist company Hydro Extrusion Sweden in a pilot project to test circular processes for the reuse of aluminium – focusing on efficiency and preserving the...