The encouraging decrease in paper andcardboard waste is, in addition to eco-nomical use, primarily due to the fact that since 2002 suppliers have beenobliged to arrange for collecting and recycling their packaging themselves. Waste accruing to woodcutting proces- ses was reduced in spite of an increase in the share of wood. The decline in industrial waste similar tohousehold refuse can be correlated withthe reduction of the workforce engagedin production and administration by approx. 20% compared with 2002,which was rendered necessary in thecourse of restructuring measures tocombat the severe crisis in the industry. The quantity of waste aqueous varnishand lacquer sludge could be substantial-ly reduced due to the circulatory mana-gement of process wastewater in thesurface finishing work stage. As water consumption for sanitary use isthe largest category at Wilkhahn – andthis depends to large extent on the workforce – consumption is shown per employee and working day. The high increase in consumption in 2003 wasdue to a faulty sliding valve outside which was unnoticed for a longer period of time and hence led to the consump-tion of considerable quantities of water. The increase in 2004 compared with2002 corresponds to increased workinghours per day in parallel with the deve-lopment of turnover.

Waste for recycling Kilograms per product unit Ferrous andsteel scrapAluminiumFluorescent tubesPaper andcardboardWoodLeatherFabric 2004 2003 2002 0123
Waste for disposal Kilograms per product unit Industrial waste similarto household refuseAqueous varnish and lacquer sludgeVarnish and lacquer sludge(not aqueous)Cooling lubricantsBatteries 2004 2003 2002 0,00,30,60,91,2 Total supply of drinking water Litres per employee and working day Share: evaporation/air humidificationShare: sanitary areasShare: production andprocess waterTotal consumption

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