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Salt fog and atmospheric agents are two of the main causes of the corrosion affecting urban lighting luminaires. This research starts right from the study of this phenomenon. After a short analysis of the corrosion process occurring in traditional aluminum lighting bodies, it highlights the advantages of using an eco-sustainable polymeric material to produce highly resistant luminaires, a perfect example of the application of the circular economy model on products. The study focuses on the choice of green materials and low environmental impact production techniques, which lead to the production of efficient and durable urban lighting luminaires. Besides being eco-sustainable and recyclable, these materials make it possible to obtain highly customized designs, which can be molded in any geometric shape thanks to the production technique. Moreover, remote control devices can be fully integrated within the lighting fixtures, so they do not affect products’ aesthetics adversely. In support of this thesis, the research shows examples of installations where the design of these innovative luminaires met both aesthetic and functional needs of Municipalities and it focuses on the benefits deriving from the combination of green materials and LED technology, which guarantees innovative luminaires in the public lighting sector, completely environment-friendly and future-oriented.
