Tamlite Lighting is calling on the lighting industry and the wider built environment sector to embrace remanufacturing as a crucial step towards achieving net zero.
In a newly published white paper, Tamlite Lighting explores how significant sustainability gains can be achieved throughout the supply chain by applying remanufacturing processes in the lighting sector.
The paper introduces the concept of the circular economy and discusses the progress being made by the lighting industry to lead the way in establishing more circular approaches for the sector.
Richard Wharrad, Group Manager & Head of Sustainability and Social Value at Tamlite Lighting, comments: “This paper reflects our commitment to work with the wider lighting industry to evolve a model of manufactured products, with minimal waste, that can be upgraded, serviced, reused, refurbished, or recycled to support energy saving.
“Remanufacturing a luminaire can result in better-than-new performance for up to 40% less cost. By incorporating the latest technological advancements, bespoke upgrades enhance the product's capabilities beyond current market equivalents.”
Specifiers Have a Key Role in Driving Uptake of Circular Economy Principles
The white paper, entitled ‘Towards Net Zero: Can Remanufacturing Create a More Sustainable Future for Lighting?’ draws on Tamlite’s collaborative work with CIBSE and other industry bodies to support the development of a sustainable future for lighting.
Importantly, the paper underlines the key role of specifiers in driving the uptake of circular economy principles for new lighting projects and the need to engage all stakeholders in a project to promote a circular approach.
Remanufacturing: A Need for ‘More Awareness’
Richard Wharrad further comments: “By investing in innovative remanufacturing processes and constantly pushing for smarter and more sustainable solutions, lighting manufacturers can support the wider built environment in progressing towards a more sustainable future. However, more awareness about this sophisticated circular method is needed.”
Tamlite Lighting has long championed more sustainable lighting solutions. In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, Tamlite was awarded an EcoVadis Bronze medal in 2023. We were also recertified by Planet Mark – a certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
- As one of the UK’s largest independent lighting manufacturers, Tamlite is committed to developing and promoting more sustainable manufacturing processes and products. To download a free copy of our new white paper, please click here.
