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Industrial symbiosis ecosystem in Denmark

The human factor Working together for a common good is at the heart of symbiotic relationships in businesses too Long-term success thanks to the commitment of the companies and all staff involved The Kalundborg Symbiosis is an industrial ecosystem located in Denmark, where the residual product of...
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Jeans-maker informs customers how to use its product

From rags to rugs... Jeans company values its product's full life cycle It provides information on how to care for its products, sourcing, recycling and reuse options Swedish denim label Nudie Jeans provides detailed information and recommendations to its customers regarding the environmental impact...
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Focus on durability in new asset building

Extending the lifetime of a product (asset) has a number of environmental advantages: less resource extraction, less energy embedded (the direct and indirect energy required to produce goods plus the energy needed to source and process raw materials they contain) and less waste generated...
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Customer outreach: how to extend product lifetimes

Two key factors determine a product's lifetime: the way it is designed and built, and whether consumers choose to properly maintain (repair) or to replace it. Manufacturers are in control of the first factor and can very much influence the second by providing detailed descriptions and guidelines on...
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Baby clothes subscription model in Denmark

Baby clothes for the sharing generation Innovative baby clothes subscription and sharing system saves resources Reusing and ultimatley recycling clothes is at the heart of the circular economy Circular economy thinking is the cornerstone of the Danish baby clothes brand Vigga. Baby clothes like...
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Environmental management system at Portuguese glass-maker

Glass-maker seeks transparency ... in environmental performance A focus on EMAS boosted environmental transparency and delivered savings Reduced water consumption by 48 % and energy consumption by 17 % between 2006 and 2009 Verallia, a global player in glass packaging based in Portugal, implemented...
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Procuring sustainable products and equipment for offices

Companies can lower their environmental impact by using more sustainable office equipment including printers, office chairs, computer screens and so on. Using sustainability criteria, such as the appliance's energy use and how easy or hard it is to recycle or reuse parts of the product, you can...
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Waste recycling at Scottish golf course saves money

Sustainable golf, a pledge for greener greens Integrated materials and resource handling and recycling programme Savings of nearly € 30 000 per year thanks to new waste-management approach Since opening in 2003, Dundonald Links on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast has been committed to a wide range of...
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Caterpillar paves the way in heavy machinery remanufacturing

Long history of sustainability on display Clever scheme to promote end-of-life product remanufacturing Almost no waste sent to landfill, and huge reductions in energy and water use Caterpillar is an American heavy machinery- and engine-maker with a strong brand and long history in remanufacturing...
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The East Bay Depot for Creative Re-use

Re-used ... re-loved Office equipment and furniture finds a new home or new purpose if not thrown away Community centres and schools can make use of the equipment Valuable materials contained in the used items can be repurposed as well Office waste can be reduced by ensuring that discarded office...
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Improving office management to reduce waste

Every office generates waste such as paper, cardboard, packaging, bottles, disposable plates, cups, cutleries, towels, food waster, etc. A 'wasteful' company typically has higher material and waste-disposal costs. So efforts to cut back on office waste can save your company money. There are several...
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Integrating remanufacturing into production systems

Remanufacturing is the rebuilding, repairing or restoring of an end-of-life product or part to return it to like-new condition. Remanufactured products or parts should be backed by the same or similar level of warranty as new products. From a customer viewpoint, the remanufactured product can be...