Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners

Electrolux, a global leading home appliance brand from Sweden, cooperates with the Stena Recycling Company to develop a vacuum cleaner which 100% made of recycled and reused materials. The vacuum cleaner made from the old plastic and electronic products, such as second-hand hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, and computers, which can introduce more recycled materials into its product line to tackle the recycling challenges. The vacuum cleaner not only prolongs the lifespan of plastic, but also saves more than 85% of energy and 50% of water resources compared with manufacturing brand-new plastic materials. Electrolux worked towards meeting a target of product ranges that will contain at least 50% recycled materials and reduce the carbon emission by 2030, which towards sustainability and circularity in its business.

A crucial step towards sustainability where circular materials will play a significant role in manufacturing in the business, Sweden has the potential to become "a pioneer in circular flows". There have many considerations we take into account as we seek to become more circular and achieve sustainability. It should take a good balance in increasing the amount of reused and recycled materials, and optimized for further recycling at the end of product life. It can provide sustainable living to the customers.