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Interdev Agroalimentaire  

LIGHTS OFF, MOTION SENSOR ON! - A Food Manufacturer in Lebanon

	Type de fiche	Description d'entreprise
	Mise en œuvre	International Chamber of Commerce Lebanon
(Liban), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH  
 (Allemagne)
	Partenaires	International Chamber of Commerce Lebanon
(Liban)
	
	Zone géographique	Proche Orient; Liban; 
	
	Echelle d’action	National
	Public(s) cible(s)	small scale enterprise

Contexte
This company employed 27 people and produced olive oil, lemonades, and rose water. To reduce the incidence of theft, the owner was in the habit of leaving on all the lights in his factory during the night. By splitting electricity sources serving the hallways from the administration and production areas and installing a timer to switch off the lights at designated times, electricity consumption was reduced and the owner could still retain his method for warding off intruders. 
Problématique / Objectifs
The owner's desire to use lighting to keep intruders off his premises responds to a natural basic instinct. Consequently, at night, the factory was as brightly lit as during daylight hours. The challenge was to persuade the owner that his factory could be even better protected with an automatic shut-off system for the lights, which would be activated in the case of any movement. 
Description/Mise en oeuvre
The electricity lines feeding the hallways, plant, and administration were split so that it was possible to light only certain rooms and halls instead of entire areas. 
An automatic shut-off system for the lights was installed, which was alarmed and activated by motion during night hours.

Résultats/Eléments chiffrés
Investment cost: US$ 3,000 - For the purchase and installation of an automatic shut-off system and for splitting the electricity system
Annual savings: US$ 2,000 - From reduced costs for electricity during night time hours
Payback period: 18 months	

Enseignements
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
This factory reduced its environmental impact by reducing its use of electricity_an action which also brought cost savings to the owner.
ORGANISATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
When certain basic needs are expressed by people, these can not simply be dismissed. The idea is not to confront and discount these desires but rather, to link them to environmental aims. The solution that was found for this factory was a common sense action that helped to enhance the company's commitment to eco-efficiency and influenced the behaviour of people because they could easily participate. 

Auteur : Carolin Bothe
Saisie le : 08/01/2002 

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	Contact	International Chamber of Commerce Lebanon
, DELTA Lebanon
POB 18-1801, Beirut
Tel.:++961 (1) 200437 or 438, Fax: ++961 (1) 321 200, E-mail: icc-leb@sodetel.net.lb
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH  
 , GTZ
Postfach 5180, 62726, Eschborn
Tel.:++49 (0)6196 79-0, Fax: (0)6196 79-1115, E-mail: firstname.lastname@gtz.de
Site web: http://www.gtz.de/

	Références Bibliographiques	Eimer, Petra (P3U team); Bark, Kerstin .- Good Housekeeping Guide for Food Manufacturing and Processing , 2000/11/1  .- 100 pgs