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September 1st, 2018 has come and gone, and with it, the EU’s ban on halogen bulbs. This doesn’t mean that you have to throw out all your old halogen bulbs.  It doesn't even mean that you won’t be able to buy any more. It means that they are being phased out completely, with suppliers and manufacturers only being allowed to sell off existing stock.The real question is: how will this affect me, and …

Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. That’s why getting the lighting right is imperative. Therefore, here are a few thoughts on what you can do with your bedroom lighting.Get the Right LightIn the past, you couldn’t actually dim LEDs. However, now you can, which is brilliant for your bedroom’s lighting. Set the mood with some dimmer, more ambient lighting, or brighten you …

As of September 2018, halogen light bulbs will be no longer sold across Europe due to them being extremely inefficient. There’s no need to worry, as LEDs are the perfect replacement.The halogen plan, which first emerged in 2016, is an EU-wide effort to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions- what better way to do it other than with an LED replacement? A massive 15.2 tonne reduction is …

Every year, thousands of seabirds and sea turtles die from getting unintentionally netted by fishermen. However, researchers are shining a light on ways to prevent this problem occurring.Off the coast of Peru in 2011, a two and a half year experiment took place which involved the bycatch of cormorants, a fish-eating bird. Two nets were dropped into the ocean, one with LED lights attached and one w …