Remanufacturing in the lighting sector

Independent lighting manufacturers want the sector and businesses involved in the wider built environment to adopt remanufacturing.  

 

In a new white paper, it’s described as a step towards achieving net zero. The white paper argues that it could improve sustainability throughout the supply chain. It introduces the idea of a circular economy in the lighting sector and looks at the progress already being made. 

 

It suggests the industry could create a model for manufactured products with minimal waste. It says upgrading, servicing, reusing, refurbishing, and recycling lights and luminaires can deliver energy savings. 

 

Remanufactured luminaires could match the performance of new products and reduce costs by up to 40%. Using the latest technology, upgrades could even improve effectiveness compared to equivalent new products. 

 

The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and other industry organisations support the idea of remanufactured products. This includes projects such as CIBSE’s Circular Economy Assessment Methods (CEAM). 

 

The market can play an important part in moving ahead with the principles of a circular economy for new lighting projects. The first step is to engage everyone involved to promote a circular approach. 

 

Innovative remanufacturing processes will need investment as the sector looks for smarter and more sustainable solutions. Manufacturers can help develop and promote approaches to meet the needs of homeowners, commercial and industrial users. 

 

While these new ideas take root, MSE can help you design and install energy efficient lighting and smart building technology.