Recolight has announced a record membership growth for WEEE compliance, with a total of 19 companies joining the scheme in 2021. Since the beginning of 2022, a further eight companies have signed up.
Orluna LED Technologies, Koro Handels GMBH, and Target Sports are amongst Recolight’s 2022 joiners, alongside TRILUX Lighting, CU Lighting, Urbis Schreder, OrangeTek, and Siteco UK, all of which transferred from other schemes.
Nigel Harvey, Recolight CEO, said: “We are delighted that such important lighting brands have transferred their WEEE compliance to Recolight. We pride ourselves on giving the customers of all our members the most comprehensive free lamp and luminaire collection and recycling service.
“We very much look forward to supporting our new members and their customers as they transition towards a circular economy.”
The Recolight WEEE scheme now has 198 producer members, ranging from large lighting companies to small start-ups.
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