Lighting and Lights are proud of their range from The Lighting Book. This September, we’ve added even more lights to our established offering that are suited to quality home interiors and hospitality settings alike.
Whilst we whet your appetite with some lights from this exciting and diverse new range of lighting, we’re uncovering topics which are normally kept away from the limelight; social responsibility and ethical trading.
It’s no secret in recent world news that bulk buying cheap products can have a devastating effect on some countries and the lives lived therein.
We’re not experts in the field of economics, but we are experts in the field of lighting, so choosing our manufacturing partners with care is where we can ensure that we not adding to this global issue.
For Your Peace of Mind:
The Lighting Book (volume one and volume 2) range of lights are covered by an ISO 9000 Certification. This is a recognised international standard for businesses who use a quality management system that consistently provides products that meet both customer and regulatory requirements.
Luminary Principles:
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is an industry exclusive code of conduct that only supports members that can demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, expertise and ethical standards. The Lighting Book range conforms to their objectives:
- All items are CE marked to clearly display they are fit for the UK market, conforming to statutory requirements
- Lighting Industry Association Quality Assurance assured
- Proactively seek to comply and improve upon relevant standards on environmental protection. This includes manufacturing methods and materials and disposal in accordance with WEEE regulations
- Maintaining intellectual property by ensuring all designs are original and owned
- Maintaining and implementing excellent employee legislation, ensuring that basic human rights are maintained and take responsibility for their health and safety
Ethical Supply Chains:
Component parts for lights may originate from a number of sources. The Lighting Book only uses factories and wholesalers who comply with Sedex Certification (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), unless they’re a very small business and the process to qualify itself would cause too much of a burden. No matter the size, all business are audited and both announced and unannounced spot checks are carried out for additional peace of mind.
Where possible, care is taken to invest and source items and components within the UK to minimise carbon footprint.
Touched by Humans:
Whilst there are benefits from some mass production techniques, we still appreciate things that are handmade, or hand finished.
Lights that are hand touched by Artisans have a unique tactility that demands a second look. The India Collection by the Lighting Book are handmade in small batches. They are generally made from mouthblown glass and metals using techniques for finishes that could not be replicated by machine.
The Lighting Book also has a range of lights that are handmade in Portugal, where ceramic art is a rich part of its history. Time honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations ensures each light is a unique work of art.
You are the person this lighting is made for. Quality lights with ethical assurance have been lovingly and carefully created for you. It’s just one more great reason that Lighting and Lights should be your number one choice for lighting every time.
So, great lighting?
Lighting with an environmental conscience?
Lights that conform above and beyond the minimum to give you peace of mind and exceptional quality?
Lights that give you more. What’s not to love?