Circularity

Alfen reduces material use by:

• Designing for efficiency to reduce material use and avoid premature replacements. 
• Increasing durability with robust components and environmental endurance testing to extend product life and reduce material use. 
• Applying LCA insights to identify material “hotspots” and steer design choices that lower total material demand over time.

Alfen reduces impact where materials are needed by: 

• Restricting hazardous substances and complying with relevant regulations. 
• Reducing complex or mixed material combinations and prioritizing monomaterials where feasible.
• Assessing alternatives with LCA-based criteria and tracking critical or strategic materials to inform responsible sourcing decisions.

Alfen keeps products in service longer by: 

• Applying modular designs that enable repairs and targeted life extension interventions. 
• Equipping its fieldservice network with standardized spare part kits to perform on-site replacements and reduce downtime. 
• Ensuring clear accessibility in design (access, fasteners, safety) to maintain performance over many years.

Alfen prepares products for effective end-of-life processing by: 

• Designing for easier disassembly and simpler material separation. 
• Following producer responsibility obligations so waste is handled through compliant channels. 
• Increasing transparency through EPDs and extending LCA coverage to inform end-of-life planning.