68|CUADERNOS Recycling of lamps and luminaries: On the way to being established Much has changed in recycling and reutilization of the components of lamps and luminaries but there is still a long way to go. Regulation has advanced and there are more collection points for these products every year. Private companies and public organizations, in our country as well as all over Europe, work together seeking solutions to raise people’s awareness on the need to recycle in the different areas rSelated to lighting. But, what is the current picture? How can we do our part in this issue? ince 2009, after society has to become aware of in Spain to create public awareness and incandescent lamps order to make the best of it. educate manufacturers, distributors, were banned by the One aspect of the new materials, installers and salespeople of lamps European Union, the as well as in any product used in the and luminaries, on this topic. In our growing use of low manufacture of luminaries, is the country, as well as all over Europe, energy lamps has topic of recycling and the correct conferences, presentations, and brought about great management of refuse, as well as its training courses are held to offer savings for homes, public buildings and future reutilization. information to the interested parties commercial spaces. Like all changes, There are various public organizations so they can implement the recycling within it, there are new factors that and private companies working in process in the best possible way.