National approaches to prevent non-compliant sales through online marketplaces The high level of product sold through online marketplaces that is not compliant with extended producer responsibility legislation is well established. The Covid-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the problem, as the growth in online sales has accelerated. A...
In the second Recolight online discussion we explored the options for luminaries at the end of life. We need to look for ways to extend their life through reuse, refurbishment, extended warranties, & leasing business models. And no longer see them as a single life...
Luminaire design for a circular economy Is the return of replaceable light sources, drivers and other components the best route to a Circular Economy in the lighting industry? In the first Recolight online debate, our panel discussed if interchangeable parts will truly deliver the sustainability gains. The discussion...
The third Recolight webinar in our Lighting & the Circular Economy series, held on 15 September,2020, looks at the next steps required for the lighting industry to move towards a Circular Economy. This will follow on from the conversation of our first two webinars. In the...
How lighting sector can reduce its environmental impact The second Lighting and the Circular Economy webinar, organised by Recolight, was held on 14 July 2020. Speakers challenged the industry to set ambitious goals and explore how innovative product design can have a positive impact on sustainability. Introduction from...
The Recolight webinar held on 28 May 2020 gave an update on what you need to know about new regulations, standards and commercial requirements for lighting. Defra’s Circular Economy Team, LightingEurope, and Recolight provided an essential introduction to the changes. The webinar was introduced and chaired...