Australia’s largest streetlight recycling initiative has been completed

Mercury bonus

Ecocycle’s main focus is on preventing the mercury contained in the old streetlights from ending up in the environment. However, the energy savings delivered by the new low-energy lighting provides an additional bonus on the mercury front. Coal-fired power stations are a major source of mercury pollution, so that big reduction in energy demand for street lighting leads to a similar reduction in mercury released into the atmosphere.

Upgrading your lighting?

Lighting the Regions is a great example of how several different organisations can work together to achieve a fantastic result. To find out how we can help with your energy efficiency improvement program, give us a call on 1300 32 62 92, or fill out the form below and one of our lighting recycling experts will be in touch.

 

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