What the Project Is
Fischer Lighting is a Danish-owned company that creates sustainable lighting solutions based on an uncompromising circular business model. The project rescues old lamps and fixtures from demolition and total renovations, transforming them into new aesthetic lamps with intelligent LED technology… It also develops innovative lamps from waste materials such as fishing nets, plastic bottles, and old ventilation pipes in collaboration with leading designers. All of this is assembled in Denmark by people on the edge of the labor market, proving that functional, reimagined lighting can be both eco-friendly and visually stunning.
Main Benefit
Key figures and facts highlight the impressive impact of the project:
- 50,278 lamps collected from 2021–2024
- 149 tons of lamps collected
- 1,128 tons of CO₂ saved
- 83 million liters of water saved
Sustainable Renewal of Lighting Solutions
The project is all about rethinking traditional practices. Instead of discarding perfectly functional fixtures with outdated electronics, Fischer Lighting opts for renewal… Upgrading to LED technology means that these rescued lamps achieve a better quality of light, lower energy consumption, and a reduced environmental footprint. The approach is clear: join the fight against modern consumer culture and steer away from the use-and-discard mentality so common in the lighting business.
Modular LED Systems and Modern Innovation
The project produces modular LED solutions built on existing fixtures, where every solution offers the functionality, lighting quality, and energy-saving technology expected from state-of-the-art LED. Fischer Lighting’s method secures fewer disruptions during installation because it eliminates the need for rebuilding or restructuring ceilings. These advanced LED systems are designed with a simple, efficient upgrade process in mind, making them easy to disassemble for future upgrades.
Circular Economy and Responsible Production
A true example of responsible production, the concept works in alignment with the waste hierarchy. The product design is centered on reuse: lamps are designed for disassembly, and every part can be repaired or reused without significant loss of material resources. The approach minimizes the use of virgin resources by turning old fixtures into new possibilities — for instance, through breakthroughs in LED technology that convert traditional light sources into modern, energy-efficient lighting.
Project Impact
- SDG 3 – Health & Well-being: Light has profound effects on daily life, regulating hormone production for sleep and overall well-being in workplaces, nursing homes, or schools.
- SDG 7 – Sustainable Energy: The LED solutions significantly cut energy consumption compared to traditional lighting, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions.
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: Emphasizing circular principles, the project encourages the reuse and documentation of every product, setting requirements for suppliers and ensuring long product lifespans.
Innovation in Practice and a Brighter Future
Fischer Lighting’s innovative approach is exemplified by projects such as the transformation of a former Vestas domicile in Aarhus Nord. In this 22,000 sqm multi-user house, 15 acoustic regulating GAIA pendants create dynamic, suspended lighting installations. This “recycled light” installation stands as a case study in responsible renewal—restoring functional fixtures into designs that inspire and uplift the atmosphere. The method demonstrates that renewal is simpler, better for the environment, and often more cost-effective than using new materials. With a keen focus on the circular model, the project continuously challenges the status quo by transforming waste into the lighting of the future, ensuring that every lamp has many more useful years ahead… This forward-thinking strategy not only supplies state-of-the-art LED solutions but also makes a powerful statement against the traditional use-and-discard mentality that has long dominated the lighting industry.
