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VELUX is working continuously to minimise waste in production by optimising the processes involved.
Focus on recycling
Much of the waste consists of wood, steel, aluminium and glass. These materials are easy to recycle and, for many years, the factories have been focused on recycling waste from production.
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Worldwide, VELUX has succeeded in ensuring that the Group recycles around 70% of its waste. Most of the remainder is combusted at waste incineration plants, and contributes to the production of energy. A very small proportion - less than 1% - consisting of varnish and oil is sent for special waste treatment.
In addition, increased focus on rational supply patterns helps to minimise energy consumption for internal conveyance of materials, while wastage of materials is reduced through an increased focus on quality, improved maintenance of production equipment and uniform processes designed to give rise to fewer faults. In this way, a reduction in resource consumption per unit produced can be achieved.