Recolight Update membership growth I
n 2023, meanwhile, a total of 20 companies joined the Recolight WEEE scheme.
A leading UK WEEE compliance scheme for the lighting industry, Recolight takes on responsibility for its members’ WEEE compliance. Their customers are given access to the UK’s most comprehensive free lamp collection and recycling service, helping to ensure that as many lamps as possible are kept out of landfi ll. Recolight is also the only WEEE compliance scheme in the UK to provide integrated lamp and luminaire collection and recycling. It has the biggest UK-wide network of collection points for all WEEE lighting. Since its founding in 2007, Recolight has funded the recycling of over 370 million lamps, LEDs and luminaires - more than all other UK WEEE schemes put together. Commenting on the organisation’s record membership growth, CEO Nigel Harvey said: “The number of producers joining Recolight is a testament to our shared environmental credentials. At Recolight, we are committed to providing a comprehensive recycling and reuse service for the customers of our members. Over the last three years we have been working with the lighting industry to drive the transition to a circular economy and have been instrumental in making change. We are delighted to be recognised as more than just a compliance scheme.”
The 15 companies joining for 2024 are Anglepoise, Apollo Lighting, Coco Lighting, D.W. Windsor, ERCO Lighting, Future Designs, Holophane Europe, Light Projects, Lucent Lighting, Performance Lighting , RDF Lighting Power and Control , Shoplight, Silent Design, T.R. Ventures T/A Ultra LEDs, Tridonic UK
High praise for Recolight scheme Recolight’s commitment to the circular economy and to protecting the environment are key drivers for its new members.
Glenn Hildyard, director, Coco, commented: “Having been fortunate enough to attend a couple of Recolight’s workshops throughout 2023 and having also been invited to exhibit at Recolight’s Circular Lighting Live event this year, we felt that their dedication and drive
20 | electrical wholesalerFebruary 2024 celebrates record
Recolight is delighted to announce that 15 companies joined the compliance scheme in January 2024, 12 of which transferred from other schemes.
Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey
“At Recolight, we are committed to providing a comprehensive recycling and reuse service for the customers of our members. Over the last three years we have been working with the lighting industry to drive the transition to a circular economy and have been instrumental in making change. “
surrounding circularity and sustainability was something that very much aligns to our own business philosophies. To us, it seemed too good an opportunity to let pass.” Lucie Sidwell, operations director at Lucent Lighting, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Recolight in our shared commitment to environmental stewardship. This collaboration refl ects our continuing dedication to providing not only innovative and effi cient lighting solutions but also ensuring that our products are part of a sustainable lifecycle. Together with Recolight, we look forward to making a positive impact on the environment and contributing to a
more sustainable lighting industry.” “Holophane is delighted to partner with Recolight for our WEEE Compliance in 2024,” said the company’s managing director Dave Barnwell. “Both companies share some key values, including a clear commitment to sustainability and to the circular economy, which make us a great fi t. We look forward to working together with Recolight both for WEEE compliance and in wider sustainability initiatives through our EarthLIGHT program.”
“Apollo Lighting has joined Recolight because they are a barometer for sustainability in our marketplace,” maintained James Goldsbrough, managing director at Apollo Lighting. Recolight membership development manager Adrian Willis added: “We are delighted that such important lighting brands have transferred their WEEE compliance to Recolight. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year for WEEE, with a major Government review and consultation. Recolight is working with members to ensure that the needs of the lighting industry are fully represented.”
The Recolight WEEE scheme now has 220 Producer Members - the largest number since Recolight was founded in 2007. They range from the world’s largest lighting companies to small start-ups.
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