The lighting sector is embracing verified information on its sustainability claims, together with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). That was definitely one of many impressions conveyed by Round Lighting Dwell 2024, held in London on 9 October. The convention and exhibition was reportedly full of new info, initiatives and updates on all issues sustainability-and-lighting, as organizer Recolight explains.
A theme all through the day was the rising want for lighting producers to supply credible third get together licensed environmental metrics similar to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and EPDs. Recolight used the occasion to unveil its partnership with One Click on LCA, which gives lighting producers with a luminaire particular on-line instrument to generate LCAs and EPDs.
The affect of AI on lighting product design and manufacture additionally featured strongly, as did the advantages of utilizing additive manufacturing (3D printing) and newer, non-fossil gas based mostly bioplastics. The significance of creating an organisational baseline carbon footprint and setting carbon discount targets was additionally coated intimately, supported by the provision of a brand new Recolight/Auditel carbon evaluation service.
300 attendees, sponsors, and audio system hailed the occasion as a convincing success. The unanimous suggestions from delegates confirmed that Round Lighting Dwell, now in its third yr, gives important info and readability in what’s a each an important, but in addition a quickly altering panorama.
Greg Bristol of ASD lighting stated: “CLL2024 was a fantastic event. I came away awed by the challenge but inspired by the amazing people and companies working towards a more sustainable industry.”
And Martin Wherry of Glamox added: “Circular Lighting Live 2024 was an inspiring and essential gathering. It showcased how the industry is coming together to innovate around circularity, pushing the boundaries of sustainable lighting design while embracing AI and digitalisation. The focus on reuse and refurbishment is exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach our sector needs to achieve net-zero goals”
Simon Fisher of F Mark stated: “If you are in to lighting, sustainability and the built environment, this is THE event to be going to every year!”
Attendees had the chance to go to the exhibition stands of Platinum Sponsor occasion Signify, and Gold Sponsors Albis, ASD Lighting, BELL Lighting, FUTURE Designs, Glamox, Holophane Europe, Mild Tasks Evolve, Mymesh, Prime Mild, Silent Design, Stoane Lighting, Tridonic, Trojan Lighting Options and Urbis Schreder.
The occasion was organised by Recolight, and the convention was hosted and curated by Ray Molony, editor of the Round Lighting Report. The organisers have already confirmed that Round Lighting Dwell 2025 shall be held on 25 September 2025, at a more recent and bigger venue in central London.
