SuperValu to use recycled CDs for shop floor lighting

The supermarket plans to use 3D printing to produce light fittings made from CDs

A sample of the new LED lighting and signage in Hurleys SuperValu, Midleton, Co Cork.

SuperValu is to use 3D printing to produce light fittings made from recycled CDs for lighting in its stores.

The new light fittings will have a 75% reduced carbon footprint for material supply and manufacturing, transport and end of life combined due to the lightweight nature and reduced number of parts compared to a traditional luminaire, which translates to a 35% carbon emission saving when shipping.