The negative effects of blue light
Negative effects of blue light
A study by the University of Exeter has confirmed that the blue light emitted by LED lighting has negative effects on both wildlife and humans.
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Both people and wildlife are at risk.
Intense white lighting, such as that used for streetlights, disrupts the circadian rhythm by suppressing melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep and rest. Additionally, this type of lighting, commonly found between 2200K and 2700K, clashes with new European regulations aimed at preserving dark skies. In fact, excessive lighting hinders our ability to observe the stars.
The "Maui" case
Excessive light pollution, in addition to disrupting astronomy enthusiasts, causes significant harm to wildlife and plants. Nocturnal animals such as moths and bats, as well as turtles that forage at night, suffer severe damage from blue light. They experience disruptions to their circadian rhythms, confusing day and night, and consequently, their vital activities are severely impacted.
A first, fundamental example of change is given by Maui, in Hawaii, where starting from July 1, 2023, an ordinance was issued that limits the use of blue light in lighting to 2%. The example of Maui will soon be followed by Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America.
ng> dove a partire dal primo luglio 2023 è stata emanata un’ordinanza che limita l’utilizzo della luce blu nell’illuminazione al 2%. L’esempio di Maui sarà presto seguito da Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Nord e Sud America.
The solution: the golden light
How then can we improve everyone’s quality of life? Using lighting that is virtually free of blue light is essential for allowing our circadian rhythms and those of wildlife to function optimally. To illuminate roads, buildings, and surfaces accurately and satisfactorily without the disturbance caused by blue light, our Gold family of lights is the ideal solution.
Thanks to a color blend meticulously developed by our engineers, we have successfully created a golden light. As our tests show, this light contains less than 2% blue.
The Gold family can be used for any type of application due to its diverse range of products and optics.
