ZERO WASTE MANAGEMENT

Diverting waste from the landfill

In our quest for environmental excellence, we take pride in our dedication to waste management. Maintaining Zero manufacturing waste to landfill since 2017 stands as a testament to our commitment and our battle against waste. Across our diverse range of carpet and acoustic products in our 160,000 m2 Thai facility, we have made significant progress in reducing our environmental impact.

After all the efforts to recycle within the manufacturing process are exhausted, any residual waste that cannot find a new purpose is donated to a local power plant to keep it out of landfill. This non-recyclable waste is converted into Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) pellets, used for clean electricity generation.

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Improving manufacturing processes 20% reduction

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Our commitment to eliminating landfill waste has been strongly backed by efforts to minimize, recycle, and repurpose waste whenever feasible. Through innovative systems and processes, we have effectively lowered waste generation by more than 20% over time. These reductions have not only enhanced our operational efficiency but also positively impacted the environment.

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Over 15,000 m2 donated to Education institutions and local community projects in last 2 years

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Material Recycling initiatives are in operation throughout the manufacturing process ensuring that we keep as much waste material as we can within the manufacturing loop. Our work in reclaiming and recycling wool recently achieved the prestigious BCG award for circular economy.

Diagram illustrating the zero waste process for handling refuse. It includes steps such as mechanical screening, primary crushing, drying, classifying, secondary crushing, pelletization, RDF pellet formation, refuse-derived fuel, and final waste. Each step has icons depicting various materials and machinery.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The material we recycle to RDF

  • Carpet edge waste from manufacturing

  • Carpet installation waste (offcuts)

  • Waste from latex backing production

  • Used and damaged carpet material

Utilizing RDF presents many advantages that align with our sustainability mission

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    Reduction of Fossil Fuel Use

    RDF serves as an alternative to non-renewable resources, thereby conserving valuable natural reserves.

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    Decrease in Landfill Waste

    By converting waste to energy, we minimize the volume of solid waste that would otherwise occupy landfill space.

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    Clean Energy Production

    Through RDF, we endorse the generation of cleaner energy, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.

WHERE ZERO IS HERO

The tables below illustrate our achievements in waste management over the years by displaying the manufacturing waste (Kg ‘000) alongside the equivalent energy (KWh) generated from that waste.

The Ongoing Battle Against Waste

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Through initiatives like our Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) and Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) programs, our goal extends beyond merely reducing waste. We strive to innovate and refine our processes to prevent waste creation from the start. We firmly believe that they will lead us to a future where the concept of waste is outdated, and sustainability is seamlessly integrated into all our production activities.

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