Shifting from linear to circular economy

One of the most demanding commitment for Flos is the transition from a linear to a circular economy model, aiming at decoupling economic growth from the consumption of finite resources.

For this purpose the Company accurately monitors the amount of materials and components purchased to produce its lighting systems, as well as the related waste production, and is committed to reduce the use of non-recyclable or toxic materials.

These are some of the most recent outcomes:

• The percentage of recycled waste over the total waste produced rose from 55% in 2018 to 80% in 2020.
• In the Bovezzo plant a container divided in three parts to separately collect iron, brass and aluminium waste has been installed.
• The Bernareggio plant (Ares) purchases chemical compounds for painting and coating activities. In 2020 these compounds, that include paints, artificial resins and silicones, amounted to 14 tons, showing a 7 % decrease in terms of items purchased if compared with 2018, given the same production capacity.
• The Company reviewed its suppliers list to select the best providers ensuring the correct disposal and recycling of waste produced.
• Flos fosters a circular way of thinking and behaving among its employees through, for instance, the improvement of the recycling processes in coffee areas.