How one organisation cut landfill waste by 93% (in four years)
The impressive achievement highlights the importance of correct end of life treatment for an effective circular economy.
ABB Energy Industries’ Service Parts Circularity Program focuses on extending life of used parts, conserving resources and minimising electronic waste.
Since 2020, 93% of waste that was being sent to landfill has been saved and put back into use. with a total reduction from 214.5kg to just 14.2kg by the end of 2023.
Stena Recycling and Ohio Drop Off are the European and US recycling partners, both of which supply comprehensive certified reports assessing the material properties of individual parts across difference categories. ABB also offers financial discounts and incentives for its customers who bring parts in for recycling, further reducing reliance on virgin materials.
‘End-to-end traceability and extending the lifecycle of our products is crucial, especially in the face of a rising global demand for critical materials. Without the transformation of production and consumption models to support the circular economy, we cannot meaningfully preserve natural resources and cut emissions,’ said Marie-Hélène Westholm-Knebel, Global Head of Sustainability at ABB Energy Industries. “Our collaborations with recycling partners ensure that sustainability standards are upheld from the very beginning to the final stage of a product’s lifecycle.’
‘The success of this program has already been proven at industrial plants around the world where our customers have service agreements that enable them to play an active role in striving for a circular economy,’ added Paul Sundt, Service Segment Manager at ABB Energy Industries. “We hope to see this continue as more customers realize the value, and improved sustainability, that can be generated across their supply chain.’
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