Sustainability

Lighting that lasts. Business that lasts.
Our Approach

Good lighting should not cost the planet

For over 15 years our team has supplied the UK and European markets with trade-grade LED luminaires. Sustainability is not a label for us — it is built into how we design, make, pack and ship. We focus on what matters to buyers and compliance teams: less energy, less waste, clear proof.
NBlite approach to sustainable luminaire design
Design for Life

Made to last, made to return

We assess products against TM66 — the lighting circular-economy standard from the LIA — using the CEAM method. That means we look at a luminaire's whole life: the materials, how long it lasts, how easy it is to repair, and how much can be recovered at end of life.
Replaceable parts
Drivers and key parts designed for service, not landfill.
Recyclable build
Housings and boards selected for material recovery.
Fewer materials
Simpler structures mean cleaner, faster recycling.
Low-energy LEDs
High lm/W output reduces building CO₂ over time.
Documented
TM66 / CEAM data ready for your tenders and audits.
Long life
Rated 30,000–50,000 hours, cutting replacement waste and site visits.
Higher-efficacy LED luminaires that lower energy consumption
Lower Energy

Less power, same light

LED replaces older tech with far fewer watts for the same output. Lower energy use means lower running cost and lower CO₂ across the building's life.

~60%

Energy saved vs fluorescent

160+

lm/W efficacy on key ranges

50k

Hours rated life (max)
Packaging

Less box, less waste

From 12 August 2026, EU PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) applies to all packaging placed on the EU market. We already design our packaging to meet it — and go beyond where we can.
What we do
Why it matters
Status
FSC-certified paper
Responsible forest sourcing
In use
Laser marking, not printed labels
Fewer parts to separate at recycling
In use
No inner box on select ranges
No paper booklet, less weight
In use
No plastic protection bag
Less mixed-material waste
In use
Glassine paper cushioning
Paper stays in one recyclable stream
In use
Recycled fibre content
Lower virgin-material use
In use
Most of our transport packaging is cardboard, which EU PPWR exempts from reuse targets (Art. 29(4)(d)). Full technical documentation available on request.
People

Fair supply, fair work

Our factories are audited through Sedex, the global ethical-trade platform. We check labour standards, health & safety, and environmental management across our supply chain — because responsible product starts with responsible production.
NBlite team and ethical working conditions
What's Next

Our roadmap

We are not done. These are the clear steps we are taking.
2026
PPWR-ready packaging across all ranges.
2027
TM66 Assured on flagship products.
2028
Environmental Product Declarations for flagship lines.
Ongoing
Higher recycled content, lower packaging weight.