Packaging and waste
Circular thinking in practice
Working towards zero plastic in our packaging
We are working to remove all plastic from our packaging and make it 100% recyclable by 2030.
Throughout the VELUX Group, we are transitioning to single-material, recyclable, plastic-free packaging. This new packaging is designed to deliver high levels of protection and can be disposed of in one waste stream for recycling. This means European installers can now dispose of all packaging in one waste stream, which saves time and increases convenience.
Overcoming challenges and demands
Although it sounds simple, transitioning from plastic to paper-based packaging presents a variety of challenges.
The main challenge is that the paper-based packaging has to deliver the same level of protection and performance as the previous EPS (expanded polystyrene) packaging. To create the strength needed to protect the window during transport and when in storage, we tested various paper-based materials extensively. These tests showed that a paper-based material with honeycomb panels could withstand stacking pressure, knocks and blows, as well as humidity and temperature changes.
The vast majority of our residential roof window products in Europe are now packaged in paper-based packaging, which has resulted in more than 400 tonnes less plastic packaging sent to customers in 2024 compared to 2021.
Zero production waste to landfill
As part of our ambition to increase circularity in our business, we are working actively to reduce production waste. By 2030, we aim to send zero production waste to landfill and reduce absolute hazardous production waste by 50% compared to 2020. In order to meet our ambitious target, we will continue to implement waste reduction initiatives, increase best practice sharing between production sites and partner with waste management companies.