The prevention of climate change is becoming an important marketing concept. Many big organisations have made climate change a way to boost their image and brands. Some retail chains are committed to producing fewer emissions by 2012. These retail chains are aiming to cut down 25 % of their energy consumption. One way to achieve this is by changing to Glamocell lighting.
Glamocell lighting is your opportunity to save the environment!
- By changing to Glamocell lighting you'll save energy and decrease carbon dioxide emissions
- Glamocell lights only use 10% of the electricity old light bulbs use
- Glamocell lights don't contain mercury and hence they don't add toxic waste to the environment.
Reduce Carbon
One of our aims is to help with carbon offsetting, and by using Glamocell lamps you are set to achieve up to 95% reduction in carbon emissions from lighting. This is largely achieved by the technology correctly harnessing the use of the electricity so that it produces 95% light and only 5% heat, rather than the ratio for traditional incandescent lamps of 5% light and 95% heat.
Around 80 tonnes of CO2 is released into the environment for every £10,000 spent on electricity for lighting (Carbon Trust). Using the Glamocell solution this environmental impact can be reduced 10 fold, to around 5.3 tonnes. So we can help you reduce your carbon footprint whilst saving money by being more efficient.
Reduce the Release of Greenhouse Gases from Coal-burning Power Plants
Glamocell lamps use less electricity which in turn decreases the emissions affecting global warming by decreasing the need for energy production. This means that less coal is burnt and less water is required to cool down the power plants. This slows down the effects on the environment from the water intake and discharge from power plants. Which is important as the discharge of water at temperatures as high as 60 degrees hotter than intake is directly linked to threatening fish and aquatic ecosystems. The discharge water can also contain toxic chemical including chlorine.
Reduce Landfill Waste
Due to the longer life span of the Glamocell LED lamps compared to both incandescent and CFL lamps, it means a reduction in landfill waste.
As Glamocell LED lamps do not contain any harmful chemicals or toxins, such as mercury, it means there are no special WEEE disposable requirements (unlike CFLs). Another environmental benefit to the non-mercury content is that there is no risk of contaminating an area due to breakage.
Mercury in fluorescent lamps is typically present as either elemental mercury liquid, vapour or both since the liquid evaporates at ambient temperature. When broken indoors, bulbs may emit sufficient mercury vapour to present health concerns. Breakage of multiple bulbs presents a more significant concern. A 1987 report described a 23-month-old toddler who suffered anorexia, weight loss, irritability, profuse sweating, and peeling and redness of fingers and toes. This case of acrodynia was traced to exposure of mercury from a carton of 8-foot fluorescent light bulbs that had broken in a potting shed adjacent to the main nursery. The glass was cleaned up and discarded, but the child often used the area for play.
Some Comparisons for Fun
Have you ever wondered how many ping pong balls equates to the amount of energy used by a single 60w light bulb over a year? Well now you can find out by viewing our bulb comparisons for fun.