How a manufacturer of milling tools makes clever use of waste heat
A manufacturer of milling tools has a large number of production machines. The machines constantly give off a lot of heat. This waste heat uselessly…
Author: Alfred Münger
How a microswitch manufacturer uses its corporate culture as the key to the circular economy
60% of the current customers of a microswitch manufacturer are located in the EU. These also account for 60% of sales. These European customers are…
What is “reuse” in the circular economy?
In the circular economy, re-use means using a product in the same form for longer. Imagine you have a favorite T-shirt that you like to…
What is “reprocessing” in the circular economy?
“ Upcycling ” in the circular economy means that products and their resources that have reached the end of their current life cycle are given…
What is “reducing” in the circular economy?
“Reduce” in the circular economy means the optimized use of resources. It is about using less where possible, be it material or energy. Imagine you…
What is “repairing” in the circular economy?
Repair in the circular economy means that products are designed in such a way that they can be used for longer. Imagine you have a…
What is “rebuilding” in the circular economy?
Re-building in the circular economy means that the basic substance of a product is reused at its core, while repair only defective or worn parts…
What is “overtaking” in the circular economy?
In the circular economy, re-fit means that products are not only repaired, but also thoroughly maintained and modernized to extend their service life and efficiency.…
Why eco-friendly design is important
“Sustainability” was once an idealistic goal that companies aspired to. But times are changing rapidly. In today’s business world, sustainability is no longer seen as…
What is “greenwashing” and how can you avoid it?
Imagine this: A neighbor proudly tells you that he now only buys organic products and feels particularly environmentally conscious as a result. At the same…
