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Our Approach to Waste and Residual Streams

We produce an average of 2,565 tonnes of waste annually, primarily wood waste (34%) and steel waste (31%). Through a closed-loop return system with our suppliers, we have significantly reduced wood waste in recent years. Wood waste is now directly recycled into new chipboard in collaboration with our suppliers. Steel scrap, especially from our metal hubs, is transported for recycling. We continuously invest in waste management to add value to waste, avoid hazardous waste, and reduce incineration.

Our Waste Management Partners

We make the greatest impact by working closely with our suppliers to develop closed-loop systems. For example, we implemented this approach at our Wood Hub in the Czech Republic, where all wood waste is now processed into materials like chipboard.

We collaborate with various partners to add value to our waste. For instance, I-did transforms old textiles into recycled felt, which we use to upholster acoustic panels. This social enterprise helps long-term unemployed individuals find work and repurposed 30,478 kg of textiles in 2022 and 2023. Vanhulley, another social enterprise, creates new products like bags from leftover textiles. The company supports women facing barriers to employment by providing job opportunities.

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In almost every production process, water, energy, packaging, transport, and waste are involved – and the making of our furniture is no exception. To minimise the impact on the planet, we manufacture in a responsible way.