Recolight appoints new Board Members
Recolight, the leading WEEE compliance scheme for lighting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Clark of Feilo Sylvania and David Nauth of Tungsram to the Recolight Board. David, a Commercial Director at Tungsram brings with him over 20 years of experience in lighting and electronics. Andrew, an Accountant at Feilo Sylvania has worked for the company for 15 years. On Joining Recolight, Andrew said “ I join Recolight in exciting times. Scheme membership is increasing, and there is a great team of dedicated staff. I look forward to working with the board as the business continues to grow.” David commented “I am delighted to be joining the Recolight board. I look forward to contributing to Recolight as the company responds to the challenge of an expanded WEEE scope with a new range ofservices. ” Announcing the news, Recolight Chief Executive, Nigel Harvey said “We are delighted that Andrew and David are joining our Board. Their breadth of knowledgeof management in the lighting sector will be a significant help as Recolight’s strategy continues to evolve.” Also on the Recolight Board of Directors are Andreas Adam Senior Director of LEDVANCE who joined in 2016, and Maurice Spee Director for Collection & Recycling of Signify who joined as Chair of the Board in 2019. vRecolight website www.recolight.co.uk or follow Recolight on Twitter @Recolight Issued by Suzanne Castine Recolight Marketing Manager 020 8253 9750
Lighting and the Circular Economy Conference
On 24th March Recolight are hosting a conference to highlight how the lighting industry can adopt Circular Economy principles. The event, which takes place in London Docklands, is intended to highlight the commercial opportunities in ending waste and obsolescence for lighting products. The conference reflects the increased need for the industry to deal with the impact of its products and practices on the environment. The one-day discussion will bring together Government, manufacturers, specifiers, and end users to discuss the steps that all must take to improve their environmental performance. Delegates will also hear of the legislation and standards that is likely to drive these requirements. Why this is important to lighting Transformation to a circular economy is increasingly being seen as essential if manufacturing is to be sustainable. This will become ever more important as demand for resources rises, and energy costs increase. With changes to legislation, lighting producers should start considering how some of the principles might be included in the products they design and manufacture. The earlier companies start, the more likely they are to be able to meet/exceed the new requirements. Those companies that have embraced a circular approach are likely to be more competitive. A conference designed by lighting industry experts Recolight has worked with leading lighting industry experts to design an agenda covering all aspects of the Circular Economy for lighting. The conference will be introduced and chaired by Ray Molony, Independent Consultant to the Lighting Industry. “I can’t imagine any topic that’s timelier and more urgent than this one,’ said Ray Molony. ‘Across the industry I’m seeing a real willingness to contribute to the wider decarbonisation of the economy. But our endeavours need to be joined up, and that’s why this event is a really important start of the conversation. I’mdelighted to chair the conference and am really looking forward to the debate.” The programme for the day The programme starts by introducing the Circular Economy, learning about the opportunities and arecyclers perspective. Defra, LightingEurope and Recolight will cover legislation; what you need to do now and future legislation for the UK and the EU. John Bullock of The Light Review will challenge participants to be more sustainable. We have a panel discussion led by Ray Molony exploring the perspective of end users. How can they be incentivised to use lighting that minimises material use and is both recyclable and reusable? The programme rounds off with presentations from lighting designers and lighting producers who have adopted circular economy principles into their projects and products. Book your Circular Economy conference place Recolight are a not-for profit organisation, funded by Lighting Producer Members. The conference is also operated on a not-for-profit basis, and any surplus will be donated to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The conference is free to Recolight Producer Members and £75 for all other attendees. It’s supported by the Lighting Industry Association. Link to agenda and booking for Recolight Circular Economy Conference
