Energy & sustainability
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10 Simple Energy Saving Tips
Energy bills are constantly rising, so you need to be smart Lower your home’s carbon footprint and save money on your monthly bills, by simply following those tips. It is easier than you might have imagined! 1. Do full laundry loads and wash on lower temperatures Half-load consume a lot of energy, so a full…
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New Product Launch – Sky LED Panels
sky panels skylight ceiling panels sky effect high quality sky graphics
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New ECO packaging
Sustainable packaging We are committed in manufacturing and delivering products that are sustainable and have the minimum impact to the environment. Centorio is the latest of our products that now comes in a brand new designed, eco-friendly packaging that is neither bleached or laminated. With an estimated eight million tons of plastic ending up in the…
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Core Downlight Launch
Fire Rated i-joist downlight After months of research and development, Ricoman is proud to introduce a cost effective and highly reliable new downlight, named after one of our most popular “Over-The-Counter” ranges, which is “Core”. Core Plus and Core UGR 600×600 panel lights are one of our most sucessful product lines, extensively used in commercial…
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LED Energy Saving Studies
How much energy will I save? Using the correct lights can save high amounts of energy, this is why lighting is included in the government list of energy-efficient plant and machinery. The question of energy efficiency when comparing lighting systems is at face value is a simple one: How much energy will I save? The answer…
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Light and Sleep
It is becoming well known that the blue light emitted by electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones can have a detrimental effect on our sleep however many don’t consider the effect the colour of the room lighting is also having on our sleep. Light affects our mood, energy and daily life in ways many…
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Circular Economy Lighting – Sustainable Lighting
Energy consumption has been rapidly increasing for a number of years, in line with rapidly declining natural resources; this has to change. Many businesses have identified problems with the current linear economy where products have a shelf life and then are discarded. There is a growing desire to move towards a circular economy to ensure…
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What is linear lighting?
Linear lighting is defined as a linear shape luminaire (opposed to square or round). These luminaires long optics to distribute the light over a more narrow area than with traditional lighting. Usually, these luminaires are long in length and are installed as either suspended from a ceiling, surface mounted to a wall or ceiling or recessed…
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Green-thinking grid ceiling lighting
energy saving cost effective sustainable less plastic recyclable
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Care Home Lighting
Care homes and residential villages can be a daunting place which is why it is very important to create a comfortable atmosphere for the residents. A thorough lighting design is one of the most important considerations required to make an environment feel comfortable, friendly and safe. In addition to the needs of the residents the…