All products influence the environment in different ways. Certain products influence the environment most in the making process. Lighting, however, influences the environment mostly in use.
Save energy!
Lighting products consume energy, and as you may be well aware of, the production of energy is often connected to large environmental problems. The greatest contribution to the protection of the environment is therefore to choose products that consume as little energy as possible. Compared to lighting installations from the 70ies or 80ies, today's technique allows us to minimise the energy consumption with more than 50%.
Choose the right light source!
To save energy we ought to choose light sources that distribute much more light in ratio to the energy consumption. Examples are compact fluorescent and fluorescent light sources. Halogen lamps and ordinary light bulbs are examples of less effective light sources. These light bulbs have a short life cycle and contribute so much heat that there is a risk that the office ventilation system has to consume more energy to reduce the heat. Therefore, in large, choose lighting with fluorescent light sources!
Employ High frequency operation
Today's lighting is mostly equipped with high frequency ballasts (HF). This is a technique, which consumes less energy, extends the life cycle of the light source and enables light control (dimming). HF light sources are also entirely flickering free. The latest research points out flicker from light sources and screens as the most probable source of over-sensitivity to electricity. Therefore, choose lighting equipped with HF ballast in the outer as well as the inner environment.
Switch off the light!
Previously we were often recommended to leave the light on the whole day, as the light sources and ignitors were prematurely worn out if they were frequently ignited and switched off. With today's technique we do not have to take this into consideration. If you intend to be out of the room for more than 15 minutes, we recommend that you switch off the light. You can even install a movement sensor in the room, which switches off the light automatically within a certain period of time. Imagine how many offices that are unnecessary illuminated every day!
Choose quality!
Choose products that can stand the time. By choosing a lighting solution of high quality and with good function, you do not have to change in years. Be particular about choosing a flexible solution that can adapt to changes of furniture and/or personnel at the workplace.