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Lumaglass™ - Environmental facts
The Lumaglass™ light source is fully recyclable; uses no gas and no mercury in its production. Similarly the glass and aluminum element of the Lumaglass are also fully recyclable.
As the Lumaglass™ light source is an iridescent light it reduces light pollution, it also produces no waste heat or infrared light.
Our Environmental Policy
At Lumaglass™ we recognise that our day to day activities and operations could have an adverse impact on the environment. We acknowledge our responsibilities and commit ourselves to reducing our impact where ever possible. We plan to achieve this by working with both our clients and external agencies as appropriate to promote positive environmental activities. Lumaglass™ aim to ensure that as much of our product comes form a recycled source or can be recycled. Where components can not be recycled, we aim to ensure they can be disposed of in a responsible manner.
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Glass
In the production of all glass, "cullet" is used to help break down the raw ingredients and reduce the melting time. The proportion of cullet is usually between 10 to 30%. Lumaglass™ however aim to use between 30 to 40% of recycled glass. This not only saves valuable natural resources but also saves energy and reduces emissions of carbon dioxide.
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Aluminium
With today's technology, aluminium and its alloys can be melted and re-cast again and again, producing metal with the same qualities as the original aluminium. This is one of the main reasons why the supporting frame of the Lumaglass™ system is made from aluminium.
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EL Lamps
At Lumaglass™ we ensure that our products are compliant with the most up to date legislation such as the RoHS act of 2006 (Risk of Hazardous Substances) and that they are environmentally friendly from their manufacture through to their disposal.
As mentioned EL lamps are an extremely energy efficient light source, they will compete and in most cases beat traditional light sources on operating costs (see fig 13). When combined with the exceptional life span of EL, it can be said that EL Lamps are one of the most environmentally friendly light sources currently available.
Electroluminescent Lamps unlike most incandescent light sources such as spent fluorescent tubes or, sodium lamps, fall under the new environment legislation classing them as hazardous waste. Therefore they have to be disposed of in a controlled manner.
The Lumaglass™ EL lamps however have been analysed for the complete Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (volatiles and semivolatiles), ensuring their safety for landfill disposal.
Other Environmental issues.
In today's architecture light is used as a tool to highlight features in buildings that the architect wants to emphasize. However by doing this "Light pollution" can be created. "Light pollution" is probably best described as being artificial light that is allowed to illuminate, or pollute, areas not intended to be lit.
However as Lumaglass™ is an iridescent light source it generates only the amount of light needed to illuminate the immediate vicinity. Lumaglass™ can be used as an accent light source, highlighting features that gives a distinctive visual emphasis to the building. This is particularly important when it comes to planning as on the 1st of April 2006, the Environmental protection act 1990 was amended to cover excessive light pollution.
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Support from Lumaglass™
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Download our Architectural Specification Manual for the Lumaglass™ System (3MB)