EGGER and Wren have implemented a closed-loop waste management system in partnership, as part of their ongoing effort to increase sustainability and reduce waste.
Mindful of the environmental impact of ‘empty road miles’ and their commitment to a sustainable future, Wren now returns offcuts and waste MFC (melamine faced chipboard) material to EGGER’s panel board production facility. Wren loads palletised waste MFC material onto trucks at all their manufacturing facilities, i.e. Howden, Scunthorpe, Barton & Parrot Street, then the trucks travel North, making a stop at Timberpak Washington, where the material is off loaded, segregated and processed.
The waste wood is now ready to be reused in EGGER’s chipboard production process at Hexham. The Wren trucks travel the short distance on to Hexham to collect finished boards. This means, according to the companies, that Wren optimises its transportation process, effectively utilising its trucks for waste material transportation in addition to finished board collection. This not only saves on the cost of waste disposal and eliminates ‘empty road miles’, but also contributes to a more sustainable approach by reintegrating Wren’s waste materials into EGGER’s production cycle, the companies added.
By reusing offcuts and waste MFC, EGGER reduces the need for virgin materials, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing process.
The collaboration between EGGER and Wren serves as a testament to the potential of closed-loop waste management systems, by reimagining waste as a useful material and integrating it back into the production process, the companies explained.
