Finalist for Best ECO Friendly product
- Applelec Group
- Mar 19, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 11

Applelec is thrilled to announce that the Applelec ECO Lightbox has been selected as a finalist for ‘Best Sustainable/Eco-Friendly Product’ at the prestigious VM & Display Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our dedication to sustainable innovation in visual merchandising and display, showcasing a product that blends cutting-edge design with environmental responsibility.
The VM & Display Awards celebrate the best in creativity and innovation across the UK’s retail and display sectors, bringing together leading designers, brands, and suppliers. With over 1,200 entries across 20 categories, being named a finalist acknowledges Applelec’s commitment to developing solutions that enhance retail displays while reducing environmental impact.
Sustainable Design Without Compromise
The Applelec ECO Lightbox redefines sustainability in display design by incorporating eco-friendly materials without sacrificing visual impact or durability.
Interchangeable fabric skins made from recycled PET plastic bottles (8 bottles per m²).
Non-toxic, water-based inks, reducing harmful emissions.
PEFC-certified recycled wood-pulp backing, built to withstand retail conditions.
Recyclable, lightweight 32mm aluminium frame, using fewer materials than traditional lightboxes.
No glue—fully assembled with clips and screws, allowing for easy disassembly, reuse, and recycling.
Highly energy-efficient LEDs, reducing power consumption while maintaining brightness, reliability, and longevity.
Industry Recognition for Sustainable Innovation
“The Applelec Eco Lightbox is the most efficient design we’ve [independently] tested,” Design Conformity.
To further support our sustainability mission, Applelec plants a tree for every ECO Lightbox order, ensuring that choosing an environmentally responsible display solution makes a real, lasting difference.