Substition of EPS
circularity
Since 2020, we have started to replace EPS in our packaging by using honeycomb cardboard. Honeycomb cardboard is made from recycled materials, which has a significantly lower environmental impact. In 2020, we improved the packaging of our panels, and in 2021, we ensured a more sustainable packaging of our single skin products was put into place. By switching to honeycomb cardboard, 50% less EPS is consumed each year. This means a total of 31,000m³ less EPS per year.
Waste production and management
circularity
One of our Planet Passionate goals is to have zero waste to landfill by 2030. To achieve this goal, our waste is reported on a monthly basis and closely monitored. The distribution of our total waste is divided into 7 categories. The table on the right shows which waste fractions 1T waste consists of. The largest waste fraction, steel, is 100% recycled.
To ensure proper management of the different waste fractions, it is extremely important that sorting takes place correctly at our production sites. To demonstrate the importance of this, we run several Planet Passionate visibility campaigns internally.