Zumtobel Izura wins German sustainability award
The Izura pendant luminaire from Zumtobel, which is made from recycled materials, has won a German Sustainability Award.
The luminaire incorporates plastic-free reflectors made of biocomposites and a housing crafted from recycled steel.
Its sustainable product design is based on the the company’s ‘Circular Design Rules’, which outline guidelines for sustainable product development from material sourcing to recycling.
Zumtobel says that the Izura was developed specifically with the principles of a circular economy in mind and can be produced under low-energy conditions, advancing ambitious climate protection goals.
The light fitting has a digital product passport containing key information about its production, materials, and maintenance, ensuring transparency throughout its lifecycle.
Accessible online, the passport also provides guidance on handling, maintenance, and recycling of components, including instructions for disassembly and disposal, along with usage recommendations.
In addition, Zumtobel offers after-sales services, such as repairs, replacement parts, and warranty management, further extending the product’s lifespan. The pendant, unveiled at Light + Building in 2024, features a modular design that allows for extensive customisation.
Digital profile printing enables the production of even the smallest quantities. Customers can personalise the housing design, including colour and surface structure. Patterns, photos, and text can be integrated, and specific Pantone shades can be matched.
The modular structure consists of 40 components and requires no welding, ensuring that individual parts can be replaced.
Equipped with DALI drivers, the Izura can be wirelessly controlled via an app or remote control, offering dimming and integration into building management systems.
Stefan Schulze-Hausmann, chairman of the German Sustainability Award Foundation, told the Circular Lighting Report: ‘The German Sustainability Award honours companies for product solutions that provide impactful and exemplary contributions to transformation within their industries.
‘The jury believes that Zumtobel sets benchmarks in circular design with the Izura luminaire, assuming a leadership role in sustainability. The product is seen as a beacon for successful transformation in the sector.’
‘The Circular Design Rules were applied to Izura, our tool for designing products specifically for a circular economy right from the outset. We are therefore all the more delighted that our efforts are bearing fruit and have been recognised with the German Sustainability Award”, says Ines Göbel, Sustainability Manager at Zumtobel. ‘This award validates our focus on circular economy principles and motivates us to continue on this path.’
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