Skapetze thinks green
As one of the leading luminaire online shops and manufacturer of the trendy luminaire brand s.LUCE , we see it as our responsibility to adopt a sustainable mindset in our company as well as in our products.
This ranges from the resource-saving handling of technical components during conversions, the comprehensive reusability of luminaire components, the handling of returns through resale (repair instead of destruction) to luminaire packaging made of paper, which is planned to be introduced for the complete s.LUCE portfolio by the end of 2023.
What exactly does the term sustainability actually mean?
Sustainability is one of the key terms of the 21st century and conveys the goal of permanently preserving the earth as the basis of life.
The term sustainability is used to discuss local and global challenges of the 21st century. Here at Skapetze Lichtmacher, we want to do our part and bring an ecological mindset to all company and manufacturing processes.
Why is s.LUCE green
- We want to act instead of react. Thus, s.LUCE should act as a pioneer and role model for other companies . A CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) is an integral part of our product management, which will also be expanded and focused in the future in terms of sustainable product development .
- Development of energy-saving LED technology: As the manufacturer of our own brand s.LUCE, we switched production from incandescent and halogen lamps to modern energy-saving LED technology at an early stage. Most of our luminaire series now consist of LED luminaires.
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What exactly does the term sustainability actually mean?
What exactly does the term sustainability actually mean?
Sustainability documented with seals and other green certificates.
How can companies credibly communicate internally and externally what contribution they make to corporate social responsibility? The easiest way is to work with seals and certificates that are published in the product or on the respective company website. But which certificates and seals are there and why you should be careful, you can find out here.
Environment/Sustainability labels and seals
- EU energy consumption labeling
One of the best-known labels is the energy label. Everyone should be familiar with this label by the end of 2021 at the latest. Especially in the online shopping sector, this label was made mandatory to protect the end consumer.
- ROHS-Seal
If a product is RoHS-certified, this confirms that the proportion of environmentally harmful hazardous substances that are difficult to dispose of is limited to the maximum permitted level. Examples of such substances are lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium.
- The blue angel
This environmental label is mostly familiar from recycled paper or DIY store paints. In addition, the Blue Angel can be found on printers, multifunction devices, furniture, floor coverings and on more than 60 other product groups, such as lighting. It is easily recognizable and identifies particularly environmentally friendly products.
In addition to the aforementioned environmental seals, there are also quality seals that stand for the trustworthiness and quality standards of the company.
Misleading and black sheep in quality labels
What you should look for in quality seals
In general, the more difficult it is to obtain a seal of approval or label, the more it is worth and the greater its significance. You should critically question a "purchased" seal of approval that depends only on a test that is not actually a test.
In the field of e-commerce, the following seals of approval have proven their worth over the last few years:
- Trusted Shops
- TÜV Süd
- ips
- EHI
Choose your favorite green products.
s.LUCE - the exclusive house brand of Skapetze offers modern and individual lighting solutions at a perfect price-performance ratio.
As a trendy Bavarian label, s.LUCE presents unusual shapes, state-of-the-art technology and trendy colours and combines them with a homely lifestyle that is suitable for both private and commercial properties.
On request, almost all series can be customised in our in-house workshop and adapted to your wishes. Benefit from purchasing directly from the manufacturer.