Category Archives: Environment

Regulations & information relating to the environmental impact of lighting.

Cambridge e-Luminate Festival 2013

Image courtesy of www.e-luminatefestivals.co.uk The inaugural e-Luminate Festival, due to take place in Cambridge next month, promises a unique blend of cutting edge Clean Technology and artistic creativity using light. The festival will aim to shine light on ‘the importance … Continue reading

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Energy Saving Calculator For Light Bulbs

Happy New Year to one and all! Did you know an energy saving light bulb uses up to 80% less electricity than a standard light bulb to generate the same amount of light? Kick start the New Year by finding … Continue reading

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Road lighting in England ‘could be dimmed’

The Highways Agency is considering ‘dimming’ road lights in England during quiet periods in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs. The proposal would see thousands of miles of A-road lighting reduced at times when traffic is ‘very … Continue reading

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China pulls the switch on inefficient light bulbs

The world’s greatest polluter nation, China, has announced a five year plan to phase out inefficient light bulbs in an attempt to save energy and resist climate change. The move follows an agreement by the 27 EU nations to phase … Continue reading

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What to do if a compact fluorescent lightbulb gets broken

Instructions on how to clear up a broken energy saving compact fluorescent lightbulb, and where to dispose of it. Continue reading

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