How can Stena Recycling create value for your manufacturing waste?
We have decades of experience, and work with thousands of customers, in the manufacturing industry – from small, local businesses to large international companies who deal with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of materials every year. Through advanced processes, we recycle and reuse a wide range of materials, such as metals, lithium-ion batteries, plastics, electronics waste, and more, on an industrial scale.
What’s included?
Our manufacturing services include efficient collection and safe transportation of production waste, plus responsible handling of hazardous materials.
- Industrial-level recycling and reuse processes
- Supply of high-quality recycled raw materials for production
- Increased reuse and improved recycling rates
- Reduced climate impact beyond current legislation
- Enhanced traceability and compliance
Why choose Stena Recycling for your recycling needs in manufacturing?
1. Strong customer collaborations
Strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers to collaborate closely and drive innovation.
2. Deep Knowledge and investment
We have the right knowledge and expertise regarding relevant material fractions and invest heavily in future material capabilities.
3. Understanding & meeting your demands
Access to the full value chain, from inbound to outbound, ensures we meet demands from customers as well as new legislation, enhancing sustainable development.
We build sustainable partnerships with our customers
Electrolux and Stena Recycling
Together with Stena Recycling, Electrolux has developed a vacuum cleaner made of 100% recycled and reused materials. The plastic and components originate from consumers’ electronic products. The project addresses some of today’s key recycling challenges while exploring circularity in household appliances.
Today’s consumers want more sustainable manufacturing
We wanted to find out what today’s consumers expect from the manufacturing industry when it comes to sustainable products. So, we carried out a survey of 5,000 people in five different countries.
- 80% want manufacturers to use recycled materials in their products
- 70% think it’s important that the products they buy can be recycled
- 70% believe a good range of products is important to enable a sustainable lifestyle
- 66% believe products made from recycled materials are the same quality as products made from virgin raw materials
- 40% decided against buying products that didn’t meet their sustainability expectations
Consumers think manufacturers should take the primary role in increasing the use of recycled materials*
Need support with your manufacturing industry recycling processes?
Turn your material streams into value. Our specialists handle collection, sorting, and recycling in a way that fits smoothly into your production. This keeps your operations efficient so you can stay focused on what you do best.
Smart solutions for manufacturing
Explore services that help you manage production waste, recover valuable materials, and improve efficiency with practical circular solutions.
About Stena Circular Consulting
Four sustainable trends within manufacturing
- Waste is increasingly viewed as a valuable resource that can be used in production as a complement to virgin materials. Through a circular approach, Stena Recycling is moving more waste up the waste hierarchy and developing from leaders in waste management to a reliable resource partner that creates and supplies high-quality recycled raw materials.
- Smart machines and connected processes are maximizing efficiency to save time, energy and eliminate waste. These machines can also reduce costly downtime by identifying problems and predicting the need for maintenance in advance.
- Increasing robotization brings increased productivity and precision. The use of 3D printing is a perfect example, where new components are created with maximum precision and zero waste at high rates of productivity.
- As society becomes more environmentally aware and moves away from a “throw-away mentality”, the demand for reused and refurbished products is growing. To meet this demand, remanufacturing and refurbishing is increasing – reducing reliance on virgin materials and helping meet new legislation.
Want to buy recycled raw materials?
Stena Metal International together with Stena Recycling’s markets across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Poland, materials are processed, inspected, and customized for top quality. Many metals come from Stena Recycling’s shredding and granulation facilities, where recycled metal quality is continuously assured.
Want to make your business more circular?
Stena Circular Consulting’s services cover key aspects of the circular economy, specializing in circular product design, zero waste initiatives, circular system design, and integrating circularity into clients’ strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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