LED reduced 2017 570 million tons of CO2 emissions worldwide!

Switching to LED lighting not only benefits your bank account. The extremely low energy consumption also benefits the environment: Because of the low power consumption, a lot of carbon dioxide (CO2) is reduced. In 2017, that was a staggering 570 tonnes of CO2 saved by using modern LEDs.

Key facts at a glance:

·        In 2017, 570 million tonnes of CO2 were reduced by LEDs

·        LEDs are energy efficient, durable and recyclable

·        They are up to 80% more efficient than conventional lighting solutions

·        The change to LED reduces CO2 emissions and has a positive effect on the greenhouse effect

According to a study by IHS Markit, a leading US-based global business information company, the use of LEDs to illuminate buildings and outdoor spaces has reduced CO2 emissions by almost 570 million tonnes in 2017. This is roughly equivalent to the value of closing 162 coal-fired power plants.

How does LED lighting help to reduce CO2 emissions?

LED products are so environmentally friendly because they use so little power. They require on average 40% less energy than fluorescent lamps and even 80% less than incandescent lamps. But there are other advantages that speak in favor of a switch to LED lighting: LEDs have a very long service life, which exceeds that of conventional bulbs many times over. This means that the products need to be replaced less frequently, and therefore also the figures for production and disposal decrease.

Why do we need to reduce CO2 emissions?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is natural gas in the atmosphere, which, for example, is also caused by fire or volcanic eruptions. In addition to natural emissions, human activity through heating, vehicles, etc., contributes to the development of excess CO2 over time. This leads to an increase in the so-called greenhouse effect.

What is the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon. The heat rays coming from the earth's surface are absorbed by our atmosphere and finally reach in all directions. The part that gets back to Earth causes the so-called greenhouse effect. It heats the lower air layers and adds the ground. This leads to elevated temperatures, which is also referred to as global warming. The serious consequences include weather extremes such as droughts or other natural disasters, species extinctions and sea-level rise.

Conclusion

There are many ways to reduce CO2 emissions. But with your lighting it works very simply, both for companies and for private users: Just replace conventional energy-guzzlers with economical LED lighting and the work is done. So: Do ​​not just save your wallet, but create the future with us!

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