Revealing the scale of WEEE non-compliance in UK lighting
Environment Agency data released this month has uncovered the scale of WEEE non-compliance of products sold through online marketplaces. For the last four-and-a-half months of 2025, online marketplaces were legally required to report sales of electrical products imported into the UK via their platforms. That data showed an annual market share of 13.8% for consumer […]
Circular Lighting Live 2026 programme announced
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has announced the programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026, a one-day conference focused on circular economy principles in the lighting sector. The event will take place on 8 October 2026 at the Minster Building in the City of London and will include a […]
Recolight announces 2026 webinar series
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has unveiled its 2026 webinar series. The free-to-attend sessions are open to all, covering a range of topics to support the lighting industry’s move towards greater sustainability. The webinars will bring together experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share insights, discuss challenges, and […]
Recolight launches Used Luminaire Certificate service
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has announced the introduction of its Used Luminaire Certification service, designed to encourage and support the reuse of lighting products across the industry. With sustainability and embodied carbon at the forefront of project priorities, this certification offers reassurance to developers, consulting engineers, and […]
In2tec develops disassemblable lightbars using ReUSE tech
In2tec, a UK-based sustainable electronics specialist, has introduced new technology designed to make industrial LED lightbars more circular, repairable, and resource-efficient. The company’s ReUSE and ReCYCLE processes allow lightbars to be fully disassembled and reused, significantly reducing carbon emissions and electronic waste. Reducing manufacturing emissions and e-waste As energy costs rise and environmental regulations tighten, […]
Recolight publishes first EPD for Raytec
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has published its first One-Off Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), created for UK LED lighting manufacturer Raytec’s SPARTAN Linear range. The release marks a key milestone in Recolight’s growing EPD service and reflects increasing demand for verified environmental data across the lighting sector. Raytec, […]
Lighting industry comes together at Circular Lighting Live 2025
Collaboration and innovation took centre stage at Circular Lighting Live 2025, a sustainability conference for the lighting industry in the UK. Held in London and organised by Recolight, the event brought together more than 35 inspirational speakers and leading brands to explore how the industry can accelerate the transition to circularity. Delegates, sponsors, and speakers […]
Ovia adds new version to Inceptor Milli downlight range
Inceptor Milli Adjustable is a compact yet powerful addition to Scolmore Group lighting brand Ovia’s growing Milli family of fire-rated domestic downlights. Designed with the same innovation, fire-rated safety, and ease of installation as the standard Milli, the new adjustable version offers a 360° rotation and 20° tilt capability to deliver total directional lighting control. […]
LIA announces keynote speaker for TECH-X
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has announced Ricky Nuttall as the keynote speaker for the inaugural TECH-X: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in the City of London. A former firefighter, mental health advocate, award-nominated screenwriter, and published poet, Ricky Nuttall is best known for his service […]
Siemens earns Platinum in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
German multinational technology company Siemens has been awarded the Platinum medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This achievement places Siemens among the top 1% of around 130,000 companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings. The Platinum medal, according to the company, “underscores Siemens’ commitment to sustainability and reflects achievements across […]