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Valuable to the environment
Workplace lighting is a major challenge, as it has been a problem finding LED light sources with the right quantity and quality of light. In order to obtain the best result it would previously have been necessary to replace
all existing lamps with new LED lamps – a solution which Plesner does not find environ- mentally sound.
"But the development has been quick in terms of low-energy solutions, and in 2018 we there- fore started collaborating with LED specialist Lumigen who has helped us find the right low- energy solution for the existing lamps," says Charlotte Lindahl.
Not only has the light quality of LED light bulbs become much better during recent years. Their useful life has also
become twice as long as that of traditional light sources, which contributes to reducing
the environmental impact even more. The project will continue during the coming year by the replacement of light sources in all other areas in the building.
amount of cardboard packaging. We have es- tablished an environmentally sound system by arranging with our suppliers that delivery be made in reusable cardboard crates that are returned directly to the supplier without having to go through a recycling process.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administra- tion has renewed Plesner's silver ecolabel – a fine proof that we meet the requirement that 60-90% organic raw materials and other products must be used in the canteen.
Ten healthy weeks
In the spring of 2019, Plesner participated in the Danish Cancer Society's campaign "De- cathlon –Ten weeks for a healthier life". The purpose of the campaign was to promote
health and prevent lifestyle diseases. Every Monday for ten weeks,
A system for recycling of packaging has been established
In recent years we have reduced out meat consumption in the staff canteen significant- ly in favour of more greens and vegetables. As a consequence, we receive large quanti- ties of fruit and vegetables every day, which has caused a corresponding increase of the
reduced smoking, less alcohol and less processed meat and more fruit, vegetables and who-
legrain products, and Plesner's canteen sup- ported the project by making more healthy and green food available. In the spirit of the Decathlon, the campaign was followed
by other health-promoting activities such as a workshop on running
and running injuries.
IN 2018 WE THEREFORE STARTED COLLABORATING WITH LED SPECIALIST LUMIGEN
the participants received an email with the challenge of
the week as well as tips and inspiration on how best to
meet the challenge. During the ten weeks focus was on
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