With climate change being at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment, many are opting to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, both at work and at home. When it comes to choosing the best lighting for your office, there are a number of things to consider. Cost, design and output spring to mind, but people, nowadays, are increasingly considering the environmental impact of the lighting they choose too.
With the growing emphasis on corporations to do their bit to help the global shift towards a more sustainable planet, we’ve decided to address one core area that can, without too much effort, make a real difference. That area being: lighting! Now, not the most obvious starting point, but lighting can be an achievable first step towards making the shift to an eco-friendly office.
Eco-Friendly Office Lighting Ideas and Energy Saving Tips
One of the main benefits of opting for eco-friendly lighting fixtures in your office is the fact they are much better for the environment than other lighting products. Why? Well, for one, they consume less energy. This will help not only the environment but also your utility costs. However, there are other things you can implement in your office that will have a positive impact on the environment.
1. Switch Off Lights
Encourage your employees to turn off lights and appliances when they’re not required for use. This will not only benefit the environment but it will also make a considerable difference to your bills. Consider devices such as motion lighting or dimmer switches to reduce energy usage.
3. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Encourage employees to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Anything from recycling, turning off lights and cycling to work can make a considerable difference to the environment. When simple acts like this become a routine within your office, it’s easier to take further action towards becoming a more sustainable, eco-friendly company.
Investing in LED Office Lighting as a Suitable Eco-Friendly Option
Did you know… A conventional incandescent bulb turns only around five to ten percent of its consumed energy into light, the rest goes out as heat. Making the switch to LED technology can make a huge difference to your overall energy efficiency. LED lights are designed to use less energy and to last up to 25 years longer than conventional light bulbs, meaning they don’t need to be replaced as often. An LED light bulb can reduce energy consumption by 80-90% and last around 100,000 hours.
We have a wide range of LED products available that are designed to not only be more energy-efficient, but they’re also great for office spaces. For example, our LED Downlights are a stylish option that can work in offices of all sizes, plus they can be controlled with a built-in switch to change the light colour from 3000K Warm White to 4000K Natural White, making them a flexible lighting solution for your space.
We also offer LED Strips, which are a great, eco-friendly option to light staff kitchen or toilet areas. These LED Strips can also be a great way to modernise your office, freshening up the look and feel of your workspace without breaking the bank. Once installed, they can be used to match your company’s branding, providing you choose from the range of colour-changing LED options available, or even installed to make the space a bit more fun or homely if that is what is desired. What’s more, they can be cut to size, as well as easily joined together for longer runs, making them perfect for areas of all sizes.
Beyond the office, the perks of LED lighting do not stop there. If your office features outdoor light fittings or signage, for example, check out our range of sign lights, such as our Nanolight products, which are an energy-efficient and attractive alternative when converting to a more eco-friendly office. For more inspiration on how to utilise LED lights in and out of your office space, take a look at our blog.
Let Us Help You Go Green with Our High-Quality Eco-Friendly Lighting Options
Having spent well over a decade creating and supplying LED light technology for both residential and commercial buildings, it’s fair to say we know a thing or two about eco-friendly lighting solutions.
At Vision Lighting, we have a wide range of LED lighting products that can be used for a variety of applications. Our energy-saving LED technology will save you money in the long run, without compromising on a bright, impactful light that will perfectly illuminate your office space. Our products have been backed up by Government-recognised certifications such as the ISO 9001 certification, which shows that all of our lights have been rigorously tested and are proven to be consistently reliable and efficient.
If you’re interested in learning more about LED lighting and how it can be used in your office, take a look at our ‘Guide To LED Strip Lights’ or get in touch with our friendly experts today. We’ll be more than happy to talk you through the best options to suit your requirements, and we will answer any questions you may have.
At Vision Lighting, we also offer a wide range of accessories and products that you may need for lighting your space. From junction boxes to cables, we have a huge range of lighting products to help you get the job done. Whatever your requirements, get in touch with our team today by phone on 01132 799 745 or email us at info@vision-lighting.co.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to assist.