The detrimental effects of climate change and global warming are clear to us all. Scientific research from the IPCC (the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) has found that current global temperatures are 1.5 C higher than in the period prior to the industrial revolution. So, looking towards sustainable energy solutions is a must.
LED lighting is a better solution for sustainable lighting – here are some of the benefits to making the switch to LEDs:
Improved efficiency
LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent lights. 95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into light and only 5% is wasted as heat. This is compared to fluorescent lights which convert 95% of energy to heat and only 5% into light! LED lights also draw much less power than traditional lighting; a typical 84-watt fluorescent can be replaced by a 36 watt LED to give the same level of light. Less energy use reduces the demand from power plants and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.
No toxic elements
LED lights contain no toxic elements. Most offices currently use fluorescent strip lights which contain noxious chemicals such as mercury. This will contaminate the environment when disposed of in landfill waste. Disposal has to be arranged through a registered waste carrier so switching to LED avoids the cost and time implications required for compliant disposal – and helps to protect the environment from further toxic waste.
Fewer lights needed
LEDs have a better quality of light distribution and focus light in one direction as opposed to other types of lighting which waste energy by emitting light in all directions, often illuminating areas where light isn’t required (such as the ceiling). This means that fewer LED lights are needed to achieve the same level of brightness given off by fluorescents and incandescent lights. Fewer lights will reduce energy consumption and will therefore be a benefit to the environment.
Smaller carbon footprint
The total amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities is called a carbon footprint. LEDs contain vastly lower quantities of greenhouse gas emissions than traditional incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs. So, businesses, organisations, and individuals can all reduce their carbon footprint by using LED lights.
Installing LED lighting is easy, with our plug and play kits. We can advise on the right lighting for your home, or life on the road with a caravan or campervan. We can also create LED strips to bespoke lengths to suit your projects. Browse our shop and get free delivery on orders over £150.
