Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
Consumers are fully aware of companies deliberately reducing the useful life of products through planned or built-in obsolescence, along with its negative impact on the environment.
Extending the...
Growing greener... an original
Implementation of a first-of-its-kind assessment scheme - the Growing Greener pledge - which has analysed the core sustainability components of a shopping mall and...
Sector / Industry:
Food processing
Office and administration
Service sector
Waste management and recycling
Wholesale and retail
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost5 Year(s)
Circular economy, the Green Key to being more eco-friendly
Small hostel finds simple and cost-effective eco-friendly measures make all the difference in the circular economy
Measures covering...
As good as new... or better
A Finnish engine manufacturer has maximised material efficiency by combining modular product design to remanufacturing
Remanufactured engines can be better than the...
Guaranteed gearbox returns...
Finnish tractor manufacturer has built a profitable and growing new line of business from remanufacturing tractor gearboxes
A deposit at point of sale guarantees...
Right time for textile take-back
Major organisations like IKEA are exploring circular economy models in their commitment to community and environment
A textile take-back scheme is successfully...
Lithium-ion batteries get a second life
Battery-maker investigates the cost and benefits of different remanufacturing scenarios
Conclusion: remanufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is technically and...
Natural materials 'embedded' throughout!
Bedding company improves its all-natural offer through involvement in pilot project
Its recycling and 'take-back' scheme delivers 81 tonnes of material for...
Globechain is an online reuse platform in Europe, a so-called “free-cycle for corporates”. It allows companies and charities to claim unwanted items from the retail, commercial and construction...
The 'waste' club
Award-winning waste-management collective
€ 36 000 saved on general rubbish disposal
€ 16 432 saved on paper and cardboard
After moving her company to the Château Industrial Park in...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Waste management and recycling
Resources:
Materials
Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost36%0.5 - 1 Year(s)
Zero tolerance policy to tackle paper waste
Printing company implemented a zero-waste strategy
70 % of the paper now used is from recycled stock
Seacourt Print Ltd, a printing company with strong...
Sustainable packaging may include packaging made from recycled (e.g. paper, plastic) or bio-based materials, reusable packaging, take-back schemes, etc. In order to save resources in line with...
Sector / Industry:
All manufacturing industries
Wholesale and retail
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:Low cost15-30 %1.2 - 1.5 Year(s)