Did you know that the use of fluorescent tubes is now banned in the UK?
Since the 1st of September 2023, as a result of the changes made by the EU Commission to the RoHS Directive, T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes have been phased out altogether.
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive initiative was introduced in February 2003 by the European Union to limit the amount of hazardous chemicals in electronics. The new fluorescent ban has been introduced due to the lamps containing the hazardous material mercury. The ban on these widely used lamps means that manufacturers are now required to ensure that their lamps do not contain mercury before they are put on the market. The changes also outline new regulations for proper handling and disposal of products that contain hazardous materials.
So, what do you need to do as a business owner?
All business owners are required to discard any fluorescent lamps as hazardous waste, or through structured recycling to be compliant, and must source alternative lighting solutions.
Which alternative lighting could you use?
A more efficient, effective, and eco-friendly alternative that all businesses should now be considering is LED. Here are some key benefits of LEDS to help you understand why:
– LEDs use up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs, meaning LEDs could save your business up to a whopping 80% on your energy bills!
– LEDs transform a huge 95% of the energy used into light, meaning only 5% is lost as heat. For comparison, CFLs waste a huge 80% of the energy used as heat.
– Using and wasting much less energy, LEDs are much more beneficial for the planet and produce significantly less CO2.
– An LED bulb has an average lifespan of an impressive 17 years, much longer than that of a fluorescent bulb. This means way less replacement bulbs will be needed!
It’s time to act now to ensure that your business remains compliant with new legislation. Get in touch today for further information on swapping out the fluorescent lamps in your business safely and introducing their superior alternative: LEDs.
