Beyond energy savings, sustainable lighting aims to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency, and use resources responsibly.
Some key benefits include:
Energy Efficiency: LEDs consume up to 75% less energy than traditional bulbs, while Smart Lighting adjusts automatically to optimize energy use in different environments.
Longer Lifespan: Sustainable lighting lasts far longer than conventional bulbs, reducing waste and the need for frequent replacements.
Use of Recyclable Materials: Designed with sustainability in mind, many lighting products are made with recyclable materials, minimizing environmental impact when they reach the end of their lifecycle.
Cost Savings: Reduced energy consumption leads to lower electricity bills, making sustainable lighting a smart investment for long-term savings.
Aligning with LightArt’s Philosophy
LightArt holds sustainability as a core value. The design and production of their innovative lighting fixtures are curated with a deep sense of responsibility toward the planet.
They take a holistic approach through three guiding pillars: People, Product, and Planet. These pillars are the foundation of LightArt’s “Align” platform, a suite of Earth and people-centric initiatives that provide hope for the future.
People: Empowering Communities to Thrive
At LightArt, sustainability goes beyond high-quality luminaires, it emphasizes people as well. They create spaces where employees and communities can flourish.
First off, they are pursuing a JUST label, a socially fair certification for organizations dedicated to creating equitable, healthy, transparent workplaces.
Additionally, LightArt developed the Full Circle program. With this initiative, they support artisans and their communities globally through micro-savings infrastructure, adult literacy programs, and midwifery education.
Lastly, they provide fitness and wellness programs for employees, community donations supporting affordable housing and community gardens, and celebrate an annual “GreenWeek” to educate on eco-friendly practices.
Product: Innovating for a Circular Economy
Of course, LightArt also zones in on sustainable practices when it comes to the design and production of their solutions. Here are some of the steps they take to reduce the environmental impact of their products:
- Pursuing zero waste manufacturing to create net-positive products
- Reducing products’ embodied carbon and water usage
- Investing in longstanding take back program to prevent landfill waste
- Transparency through utilization of Declare labels, application of greener chemistry in supply chain, and removal of Red List chemicals from products
- Positioning as a pilot manufacturer in Google’s Healthy Materials initiative
- Providing CEU programs for learning opportunities
- Sourcing materials around the globe that are made of socially responsible and hand-crafted materials
- Emphasizing biophilic designs
Planet: Restoring the Earth, One Product at a Time
Last but not even close to the least, we have the Planet pillar.
Through life-cycle analysis, LightArt measures the environmental impact of their luminaires so they can hold themselves accountable in the reduction of their footprint.
The company strives for zero-waste manufacturing and actively encourages a circular economy by recycling, recapturing, and reimagining materials. Furthermore, LightArt invests in renewable energy credits, verified emission reductions, and solar generation to power their production processes.
So, what is the real goal here? To create net-positive products – ones that leave the Earth in better condition than we found it. This commitment is encapsulated in the Align platform, where every product meets rigorous environmental standards, including certifications like Living Product Challenge, EPDs, and GreenGuard Gold
Why It Matters: A Better Future Through Thoughtful Design
As we celebrate Earth Day this year at ALA, we also honor architects, designers, and manufacturers who have committed to the cause, making smart, sustainable choices. LightArt sees every design as an opportunity to contribute to an a more eco-friendly world.
By aligning products and practices with the planet’s needs, we can build a future where sustainability is not just an option but a way of life.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s treat everyday like Earth Day, and together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future.
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