New fluorescent lamp will make offices greener

Media Release
18 July 2007

New fluorescent lamp will make offices greener: Philips

New Zealand’s leading lighting supplier has released a new fluorescent tube which will help offices achieve greater environmental sustainability.

Commercial Manager for Philips Lighting New Zealand, Gordon Wiffen, says the new Master Alto fluorescent lamp – identifiable by its distinctive green-coloured end-cap – is more environmentally friendly than similar products because it is made with minimal amounts of hazardous substances.

“Compared to some brands which can contain up to 25 milligrams of mercury, the Philips Alto contains just 2 milligrams per tube,” says Wiffen.

“This is the lowest level of mercury in any similar product available on the market today.”

Wiffen says the Alto is the only fluorescent lamp allowed to go to landfill in the US state of California because it has such low levels of mercury.

“We certainly support efforts to recycle all fluorescent lamps. However, Philips takes the approach of making lighting products that are more environmentally friendly to begin with.

“Basically, if you look up at the ceiling in your work place and don’t see the green end-cap on your fluorescent lights, you’ll know your office isn’t as environmentally friendly as it could be.

“For councils and businesses seeking to improve their record on sustainability, replacing standard office fluorescent lamps with the Alto will make an immediate impact on your overall environmental performance.”

Wiffen says Alto tubes are available in 18W, 36W and 58W options, with varying colour temperatures that allow offices to have varying workspace ambiance.

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