Targets and measures for sustainable and recyclable products

Integrate sustainability into the design process: Consider factors such as durability, repairability and reusability.

Use durable materials and components: Consider the reusability of parts and the possibility of repairing or replacing components to extend the product's service life.

Encourage reuse and upcycling: Design the product to remain in a cycle after its original useful life ends.

Analysing and selecting sustainable materials: Consider factors such as environmental impact, recyclability and social aspects along the supply chain. A life cycle assessment for the 3 to 4 most important products (e.g. top-selling or best-selling) helps to understand the key levers.

Selection of sustainable materials: Select environmentally friendly and ethically produced materials by choosing materials made from renewable resources, recyclable or certified sustainable (without losing quality over time).

Cooperation with suppliers: Work closely with suppliers to obtain information on material sourcing and manufacturing to ensure they meet the desired sustainability standards.

To ensure product recyclability, establish a closed loop by analysing take-back options:

Consider aspects such as point of sale, returns, collection points or partnerships with recycling companies.

Establishment of a take-back system: Establish clear procedures and guidelines to facilitate and standardise the take-back process. Communicate actively with your customers to make them aware of the take-back options. Create incentives, such as discounts or credit notes for returning products. This ensures the materials and components can be reused or upcycled/recycled at the end of their life cycle to make new products.