Reduce Light Pollution

How you can help limit light pollution

1. Only install outdoor lights if really needed.
The best way to prevent light pollution is to avoid the use of any outdoor lights.

2. Use white light low-energy LED lamps.
Avoid orange or pink sodium lights which have an urbanising effect and are less energy efficient.

3. Ensure all outdoor lights are fully shielded* and directed downwards.
(*enclosed in ‘full cut-off flat glass’ fitments so that no glass is visible beneath the lamp’s cover)

4. Only switch on outdoor lights when absolutely necessary.
Avoid ‘dusk to dawn’ lamps and use ‘PIR’ movement sensor lights or time switches instead.