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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Recycling centres in Sweden operate during hours of darkness, necessitating adequate lighting and signage.
  • User and employee experiences with current systems are not well-documented.
  • Optimizing these facilities is key to promoting waste management and public safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate user and employee perceptions of lighting and signage at Swedish recycling centres.
  • To measure and assess lighting systems and sign legibility/visibility at new facilities in Linköping.
  • To develop evidence-based recommendations for improving lighting and signage at recycling centres.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative data collection through interviews and questionnaires with users and employees.
  • Quantitative assessment of lighting systems via light measurements.
  • Observational studies to identify user activities and visual demands within the centres.
  • Literature review and analysis of existing standards.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific user and employee experiences related to lighting and signage effectiveness.
  • Assessed the performance of lighting and signage in recently constructed recycling centres.
  • Highlighted areas where visual demands differ across various zones within the centres.

Conclusions:

  • Current lighting and signage systems may not fully meet the needs of users and employees.
  • Specific recommendations for lighting design (illuminance, luminance, uniformity) and sign characteristics are proposed.
  • Improvements can enhance safety, efficiency, and user satisfaction at recycling centres.