Closed-loop is a system in which some or all of its output is ultimately used as its input.
Ecospan works with customers to improve existing processes or create new processes in order to create a closed-loop. We have successfully implemented a closed loop process with 100% petroleum-free containers for several consumer electronics customers for their Reverse Logistics operation. In most cases we can dramatically improve your ROI.
This is an impactful realization of the PEOPLE…PROFIT…PLANET benefits.
Key elements of a closed-loop are reuse and regrind. Reusing products within a closed loop can result in significant returns on investment. Products at the end of their life can be returned to Ecospan and put into a regrind process to make other products, producing a cradle-to-cradle scenario. This is an impactful realization of the PEOPLE…PROFIT…PLANET benefits.