The Growth of Lighting Design: How Light is Shaping the Future of Spaces in 2026

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In 2026 lighting isn’t a finishing touch — it’s the thing that makes a space feel right (or terribly wrong). Designers are no longer asked just to make rooms bright; they’re expected to think about sleep cycles, desk-booking patterns, and the carbon cost of every fitting. The best lighting now works quietly in the background, nudging people into focus, rest or calm without anyone having to think about it.

Lighting Ewaste Statistics in the UK

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The UK is the second-largest producer of e-waste per capita globally, generating approximately 1.6 million tonnes of electronic waste annually. With an average of 24kg per person in 2022, the UK trails only Norway in per-capita e-waste generation—making electronic waste one of the UK’s fastest-growing waste streams (Material Focus).   UK E-Waste Per Capita Comparison 🌍 E-Waste Per Capita: […]