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Innovations from Philips Lighting, B.V., have helped to transform the human,
economic, and environmental performance of healthcare facilities throughout the
world, where we now provide one third of the lighting. In the United States,
Philips Lighting Company have illuminated healthcare spaces from the Mayo
Clinic to the Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Recent Philips contributions include the innovative SILHOUETTE™ T5 fluorescent
lamp, 25W ALTO® Energy Advantage T8 fluorescent lamp; MasterColor® line of
ceramic metal halide; QL Induction lamps for ultra-long life applications; and
ALTO®, the pre-eminent low-mercury technology.
At the Philips Lighting Company headquarters, research facilities and
manufacturing plants, our scientists and engineers pioneer and refine new
lighting technologies. ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001 facilities deliver the highest
quality and reliability. With its ALTO Lamp Technology, Philips is widely
recognized as one of the most advanced suppliers of environmentally-responsible
lighting solutions. Combined with superior technological innovations, Philips
ability to supply first-class products has made it the first name in
leading-edge lighting.
INFORM, Inc. "Purchasing for Pollution
Prevention" fact sheet
This document recommends lowest mercury lamp and also has a chart on mercury
content of Philips, Sylvania and GE 4 foot linear lamps. (3 Pages)
Memorandum of Understanding
The American Hospital Association and US EPA have renewed the MOU in an effort
to eliminate mercury in hospitals. This document is an introduction to the MOU,
describes its purpose, authority and roles and responsibilities of the parties.
(2 Pages)
St Barnabus Press Release
Overview of savings provided to St. Barnabus in mercury and long life T8
product. (2 pages)