Why Rethink Lighting Through a Sustainability Lens?

Lighting accounts for a significant portion of energy consumption in public buildings, infrastructure, and residential developments. But beyond energy efficiency, stakeholders are increasingly focusing on the full environmental impact of lighting products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Resource depletion: plastics, rare metals, and electronics must be carefully chosen and optimized.
Electronic waste (WEEE): luminaires should be easy to disassemble and recycle at end of life.
Extended lifespan: the longer a product lasts, the smaller its overall environmental footprint.

As environmental concerns shape public policy and infrastructure planning, lighting can no longer be considered a secondary issue. From energy use to material impact and product lifespan, luminaires must now meet demanding standards for both performance and sustainability.

Understanding the Challenges and Embracing Better Practices

Sustainable Lighting

Circular Design in Lighting: Key Principles

Circular design means creating products that are meant to be repaired, upgraded, and recycled—not thrown away. In lighting, this translates into:

Tool-free or glue-free construction so luminaires can be disassembled and serviced easily.
Replaceable LED modules and drivers that extend product life without needing full replacements.
Recycled or recyclable materials like polycarbonate or uncoated aluminum that reduce resource impact.

This approach helps reduce waste, lower maintenance costs, and meet the growing environmental expectations of cities and institutions.

Durability: A Matter of Performance and Responsibility

A truly sustainable luminaire must withstand time, usage, and extreme conditions. Long-lasting fixtures reduce replacement needs and ensure safer, more reliable environments.

Shock resistance (IK10+), anti-pullout, and anti-hanging designs protect against vandalism and misuse.
Ingress protection (IP65+), ensuring resistance to dust, moisture, and aggressive environments.
UV and graffiti resistance to preserve the appearance and clarity of lighting over time.

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Sécurlite’s Responsible Approach

As a French manufacturer specializing in tough, technical lighting, Sécurlite is committed to designing products with sustainability and circularity in mind. The company’s core actions include:

Eco-design: every luminaire is analyzed using lifecycle assessment tools (EIME, SimaPro) to minimize environmental impact.
Serviceability: Sécurlite products are built for on-site repair, not planned obsolescence.
Local production: over 90% of Sécurlite luminaires are made in France and certified “Origine France Garantie.”
Social responsibility: collaborations with inclusive companies, packaging reduction, and ethical sourcing.

Sécurlite is also a founding member of PEP ecopassport® and DEEE Pro, ensuring transparency in product declarations and extended producer responsibility.

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Selected Products Supporting Sustainability & Circular Design

VOILA DURABLE: An eco-designed luminaire made in France, with high energy efficiency (up to 152 lm/W), PEP ecopassport® certification, and a construction that enables recyclability and repairability. securlite.com

OSMO: Made from recycled materials, this IP65 / IK10 (20J) luminaire is designed for easy disassembly and repair. It is certified Origine France Garantie. securlite.com
SYSTEO: A modular architectural LED lighting system for indoor and outdoor use. It offers adaptable configurations, smart detection options, and supports longevity through replaceable parts. securlite.com
SENSPOT: A vandal-resistant downlighter ideal for public and communal areas. Features IK10+ (50J), IP65 protection, and integrated presence detection, combining durability with energy savings. securlite.com
FILA 2: A sleek, high-resistance luminaire (IK10 / 20J) available in high-efficiency, high-performance, and comfort versions, including signage lighting and custom options. securlite.com

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