Life Cycle Assessment of Illuminants - A Comparison of Light Bulbs, Compact Fluorescent Lamps and LED Lamps
For the Light emitting diode (LED) lamps, less than 2% of the total energy demand is needed for their production.
LED lamps demonstrate nearly identical impacts on the environment as fluorescent lamps (CFL), whereas both types save up to 80% of energy in comparison with a conventional light bulb.
Since the efficiency of LEDs continue to increase, future energy savings and less environmental impact as well as better LCA results will be expected.
According to the Life Cycle Assessment of Illuminants, LED lamps are among the most environmentally friendly lighting products.
Material impact(s):
Acidification
Global warming
Abiotic ressources depletion
Eutrophication
Toxicity / Eco-toxicity
Raw material impact level:
Medium
Manufacturing impact(s):
Acidification
Global warming
Manufacturing impact level:
Medium
Shipping impact(s):
Global warming
Eutrophication
Shipping impact level:
Low
Usage impact(s):
Acidification
Global warming
Eutrophication
Usage impact level:
Low
End of life impact(s):
Waste generation
End of life impact level:
Low