Sustainability and the circular economy. Benefits for business, nature, humans and the planet.

The issue of waste generation caused by Ergolain furniture manufacture operating in Šauliai  has been solved in a few ways. According to director of the company Povilas Garkauskas, manufacture mostly generates plastic, cardboard, metal scrap and chemical waste. For this reason, implementing sustainability at the stage of product design has brought positive change to the company’s move towards sustainability.Firstly, we have created a series of products in which certain details, during the production process, are placed on workpieces resulting in a minimum amount of scraps waste. Secondly, the factory reduces waste by using leftover decor panels for upholstered furniture. In addition, the diluent chemical containers are returned to the suppliers to reduce contaminated packaging we use, - says P. Grakauskas.Director of the company also points out that the company only passes the scrap to those waste managers who do not dispose it into the landfill. Such companies prepare scrap for a new panel production. This allows the company to use materials that they have recycled for a new production.