LED lighting reminds me of the CFL years.
We all bought it up to reduce our energy
consumption and we assumed that there
were regulations and standards on lighting to
protect us. However, these only exist in areas
like California, as is the case with CFL lamps.
Years after we bought them all up and put
them in our homes, we learned about the
mercury exposure the lamps caused and how
it made us look pale and sick due to the lack of
color they were able to render.
Today's popular lighting trend is LED lighting,
marketed as long lasting and environmentally
friendly. While these things are true what isn't
mentioned is the effects of blue light exposure.
Not all blue light is bad. During the day and
at the office, it helps boost our attention.
However, at home, the effects of blue light can
have a negative impact as blue light suppresses
our melatonin levels, the hormone that
regulates our sleep and circadian rhythm.
Protecting yourself from blue light, while still
reaping the long lasting and low wattage
benefits of LED lighting is possible. Choosing
an LED with R9 technology gives you a true
natural color of light and blocks out blue light
in the process! As lighting experts with an
understanding of CRI and R9, we work with
our vendors on issues like reducing our plastic
waste and carbon footprint in order to bring
you lighting options that are both healthy
AND good for the environment! - Michael & Mark
Bonitatibus, Vaughan Electrical Supply Co., www.vaughanelectrical.
com