Sustainable Reuse and Repair: The Way to a Sustainable Future
CES’ Knowhow in Remanufacturing Products and Components is Laying the Foundation for a Circular Economy
The Contribution of Remanufacturing to a Circular Economy
Remanufacturing – the preparation of used devices to be brought up to the quality standards of new devices – is a central aspect when establishing closed product cycles in a circular economy, because the production of waste is effectively reduced or even avoided.
Because of the complexity of the remanufacturing process due to the requirement of a complete disassembly of the device, an effective step is to consider reuse and recycling phases already in the design process, e.g., by avoiding certain materials which cannot be returned to the raw material cycle. Costly disposal of old, but still functional equipment can therefore be avoided. Moreover, the need for resources for resource-intensive devices can be met in a sustainable way by reusing materials.
Benefits of Remanufacturing
Next to the avoidance of costly disposal and the efficient reuse of materials, the sense of personal responsibility when it comes to remanufacturing enables to contribute to electromobility from a different angle. When focusing on the dismantling and recycling of old combustion vehicles and the provisioning of their spare parts, a sustainable approach of reuse and recycling can be also implemented for vehicles running with gas.
Moreover, when recycling and remanufacturing cycles are already established, remanufacturing can also provide a more flexible reaction to changing requirements. Future regulations of the ‘right to repair’ and the return of products can be met quickly and effectively.
The CES Approach
CES with its automotive know-how and engineering power is contributing to the sustainable objective of a circular economy by looking at the topic of remanufacturing from a holistic perspective, starting from the creation phase of products.
Through the dismantling process, our engineers gained specific expertise when it comes to the creation of sustainable product design. The way certain components should be constructed and assembled, or which materials should be used or avoided to meet sustainable goals is central when it comes to working with a wide range of technologies and industries. This helps provide a versatile concept for the efficient reuse of resources and materials from the past in a sustainable future.
“Sustainability is not just a topic for the future. The past also holds potential for sustainable business models. CES can cater to the whole portfolio: From new parts, to component repair, to old, historic parts - from modern LED headlights to old carburetors.”
