Sustainable lighting reduces energy consumption, lowers electricity costs and protects the environment. In this blog post, we show you how sustainable lighting works and why you should switch to sustainable luminaries.
What is sustainable lighting?
Sustainable lighting means that luminaries and lighting systems are designed in order to minimize energy consumption and have a long service life. This includes the use of energy-efficient technologies such as LED lamps, the integration of smart home systems and the use of recyclable materials.
ADVANTAGES OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING
1. energy efficiency
LED lamps consume up to 80 % less energy than conventional light bulbs. This not only means lower electricity costs, but also a reduction in the CO2 footprint.
2. longer service life
Sustainable lights have a significantly longer service life. LED lamps, for example, last up to 25,000 hours, which reduces the need for frequent replacement and thus avoids waste.
3. environmental friendliness
The production and disposal of LED lamps mean a lower environmental impact. They do not contain harmful substances such as mercury, which is found in many conventional light sources.
4. cost savings
Although the initial cost of LED lights can be higher, this investment pays off very quickly due to energy costs and reduced replacement frequency.
TIPS FOR THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING
1. replace old light sources
Replace your old light bulbs with LED bulbs. Make sure that the new lamps offer the same brightness and color temperature to ensure pleasant lighting.
2. use of smart home technologies
Intelligent lighting systems allow you to switch the lighting on and off automatically depending on whether a room is in use. This also saves energy.
3. planning and design
Plan your lighting to make optimum use of natural light sources. Daylight sensors and motion detectors can also help to reduce energy consumption.
4. selection of durable products
Choose lights that are made of durable materials and can be repaired if necessary. ORION offers its own repair service for its luminaries.
SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING IN YOUR HOME
The switch to sustainable lighting starts at home. Start with the rooms where light is used most often, such as the kitchen and living room.
At ORION Lightings, we stand for resource-conserving and energy-efficient production, a durable and sustainable product range, the environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of old electrical appliances, lamps and batteries, and compliance with EU directives and regulations to protect the environment.
You can find out more about the proper disposal of old appliances and batteries here.
Sustainable lighting is an investment in the future. It saves costs, protects the environment and contributes to a sustainable way of life.
