Internal services - Eco-hotline for all employees on issues regarding ecology, such as environ-
mental compatibility, energy saving, water, waste, ecological gardening, nutrition and travelling- Regular training, audits on the environ-ment, quality and industrial safety- Integration of all relevant documents on the environment, quality and indus-trial safety in a database that is accessi-ble to all employees- Regular provision of information on company health protectionResults- Sharpening of awareness for environ-mental topics, also for application in the private sphere - Embodiment of environmental, quality and health awareness in daily work- Savings in paper consumption and printouts of daily updating of docu-
ments- Continuous reduction of working time lost due to sickness and savings in contributions to health insurance Production External services - Installation of a water-based lacquering system to reduce solvent emissions (solvent content now 4-7% only)- Utilization of enclosed spraying booth and spraying heads operated by photo-
cells to minimize overspray- Recycling of residual overspray, recy-cling by supplier, reuse as base coat- Thermoplastic waste sent back to supplier as far as possible, returned to production cycle or recycled- Installation of highly modern powder coating machine with closed water system and powder reclamation- Installation of a five-axle CNC milling machine with lifting deviceResults- Substantial reduction of solvent emissions and lacquer packaging- Improved health protection in the area of surface finishing and
table manufacturers top production- Reduction of waste disposal costs
- Reduction of water consumption
- Cost savings in consumption of lacquer and coating powder- Energy savings and reduction of noise levels
Dispatch Administration - Packaging for dispatch within Germany with thin, recyclable PE sheeting (dust protection) and blanket wraps only- Within Germany, utilization of reusable transport packaging made from renewable raw materials: jute, flax and cotton (at least 60 cycles)Results- Conservation of resources
- Reduction of costs due to increased utilization rate of table top packaging- Savings in cartons, blister packaging and adhesive tape- Savings in time spent on packing products- Reduction of waste disposal costs - Replacement of solvent-based marker pens which are injurious to health and environmentally harmful- Use of refillable toner and printing cartridges and inked ribbons- Disposal of non-refillable manufactur- ing supplies containers for recycling via “Green Eco-box”- Installation of in-plant waste separation system for (mixed waste, “Green Dot” and organic waste), by means of com-
posting or recycling (DSD, Dual System Germany)Results- Protection of health and environment- Reduction of waste volume- Savings in waste disposal costs Product
home design - Preparation of ecological criteria for product design, which set binding specifications for design and engineer- ing- Stipulation of environmentally compa-tible materials in a materials catalogue- Involvement of Environmental Manage-ment in preparation of performance specification for engineering- Substitution of ecologically problematic materials by more ecological materials- Development of innovative and envi-ronmentally compatible materials, e.g. lightweight
sandwich panels with a honeycomb core in recycled paper (Contas range)Results- Utilization of resource-conserving materials, free from emissions and heavy metal- As far as possible, no use of composite materials- Knock-down joints for components and subassemblies, which are marked with the international recycling stamp if over 150g- Strong focus on utilization of renewable resources- Partial substitution of polyurethane seat upholstery by rubberized coconut fibre- Utilization of recycling materials such as recycled paper - Preparation and implementation of the concept of “product responsibility”, with service agreements for: servicing Wilkhahn
building chairs, repairs (if possible on site), general overhauling, e.g. ex-
change of seat shells and upholstery, and taking back worn products or product components for returning to material cycle- Exhibitions, events, lectures and care of visitors on the subject of ecology at WilkhahnResults- Conservation of resources due to prolonged product life- Far-reaching realization of a materialcycle- Reduction of disposal through waste site or thermal waste treatment- Creation of new possibilities for work and value added for distributors- Increased customer loyalty due to enhanced service- Increased awareness and encourage-ment of external interest groups for ecologically responsible corporate concepts
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