19 April 2024
How to Recycle Solar Panels: A Guide to Sustainable Practices
As climate change and environmental responsibility continue to shape our world, ...
15 April 2024
Nano optics ‘a step change’ in luminaire sustainability
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...
15 April 2024
Stoane Lighting appoints sustainability chief
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...
15 April 2024
Signify halves greenhouse gases
Signify has announced that it has halved its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019, achieving a cumulative GHG emissions reduction of 334 million tonnes CO2e beyond the level required to meet the Paris Agreement 1.5-degree target. In 2023 the company reported a yearly reduction of 22 per...
9 April 2024
Lighting firms go big on solar – but is it the best use of cash?
A raft of UK lighting companies have made significant investments in photovoltaic panel installations in a bid to cut their energy bills and increase their environmental ratings. Major brands going big on solar include Thorlux, Holophane, Zumtobel and DW Windsor. But with typical seven-year paybacks, is it...
9 April 2024
Light is made from wool and recycled bottles
Swedish lighting manufacturer Lyktan has unveiled a luminaire made predominantly from wool and recycled PET bottles. The Hood is designed with a strong sound absorption element for schools, universities and open-plan office. The company says that by making the light it is helping to avoid the considerable...
9 April 2024
Any idea what’s the best environmental mark?
Lighting brands are signing up to a bewildering array of environmental marks, including B Corp, EcoVadis, Planet Mark, Cradle to Cradle and good old ISO14001. But which is best for genuinely assessing your sustainability? And which programmes resonate with customers and specifiers? These are the questions...
8 April 2024
Webinar for the lighting industry on 11 April
Lighting manufacturers, importers, contractors, end users and specifiers all have specific ...
5 April 2024
Kuldeep Vali interview | Meet the man who prints lights from waste bottles using AI
Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony talks to Kuldeep Vali, co-founder of an exciting start-up whose aim is to revolutionise the lighting industry. LumiBuilder.ai combines AI, 3D printing and post consumer waste to create a whole new generation of luminaires. "Our long term vision is to create...
2 April 2024
How top lighting brands are going green
Lighting manufacturers are making remarkable strides in adopting environmental practices. From the use of renewable energy to sustainable logistics and packaging, they are rightly earning top certification ratings from organisations such as EcoVadis, B Corp and Planet Mark. You can learn more about their journey – including...