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Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.

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Reusing coffee grounds to produce vegetables and compost

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Food processing

Resource category:

Waste

Tags:

Food waste
Circular economy
Industrial symbiosis
Social entreprise

Ecodesign to extend the useful life of products

Measure

Sector / Industry:

All manufacturing industries
Manufacturing of machinery and equipment

Resource category:

Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon

Costs, savings, and payback time:

Medium cost

Tags:

Ecodesign
Circular economy
Ecodesign resource efficiency
Energy

Sustainable catering saves money

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Hotel and restaurant

Resource category:

Waste

Costs, savings, and payback time:

High cost
0.1 - 0.2 Year(s)

Tags:

Waste reduction
Recycling
Circular economy
Resource efficiency

CSR and clean production measures in a hotel

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Hotel and restaurant

Resource category:

Energy
Waste

Costs, savings, and payback time:

High cost
0.4 Year(s)

Tags:

Water efficiency
Hotel
Circular economy
Resource efficiency

Resource efficiency ambitions translate into savings in garden centre

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Hotel and restaurant
Other
Service sector
Waste management and recycling

Resource category:

Energy
Water
Waste

Costs, savings, and payback time:

High cost
3 Year(s)

Tags:

Circular economy
Resource efficiency

Waste prevention as a strategy for planning business expansion

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Food processing
Waste management and recycling

Resource category:

Waste

Costs, savings, and payback time:

Medium cost
40%
1 - 2 Year(s)

Tags:

Food waste
Waste audit
Circular economy
Resource efficiency

Engaging shopping mall staff about the environment

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Food processing
Office and administration
Service sector
Waste management and recycling
Wholesale and retail

Resource category:

Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon

Costs, savings, and payback time:

High cost
5 Year(s)

Tags:

Circular economy
Shopping mall
Energy consumption
Energy management
Grocery store retail

Eco-friendly hostel in Estonia

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Hotel and restaurant

Resource category:

Energy
Materials
Water
Waste

Costs, savings, and payback time:

Low cost

Tags:

Sustainable Tourism
Circular economy
Information for guests
Reuse
Recycling
Waste reduction
Water management
Energy efficiency
Staff wellness
Cleaning
Chemical free cleaning

Engine manufacturer combines modular product design and remanufacturing

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Manufacturing of machinery and equipment

Resource category:

Materials
Waste

Tags:

Business model
Circular economy
Remanufacturing
Modular design
Material efficiency
Waste reduction
Engines

Remanufacturing is a growing line of business for Valtra

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Manufacturing of machinery and equipment

Resource category:

Materials
Waste

Tags:

Business model
Circular economy
Remanufacturing
Material efficiency
Waste reduction
Agricultural machinery

Textile take-back for re-use and recycling to benefit local community

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Textile and clothing
Wholesale and retail

Resource category:

Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon

Tags:

Tack-back
Circular economy
Waste reduction

Saving materials and waste through battery remanufacturing

Good practice

Sector / Industry:

Other

Resource category:

Energy
Materials
Waste

Tags:

Remanufacturing
Waste management
Recycling
Circular economy

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