The largest impact of industrial food processors lies in the use phase. The analysis by New Economy shows that energy use and costs peak during use, which makes replacement a trade-off between efficiency gains and the impact of producing a new machine. The use phase is where the biggest gains lie. In manufacturing, value disappears at disposal, while components are often far more valuable than the material.
Five product families assessed for circular opportunities, with business models that keep value through performance and maintenance. This is relevant for manufacturers, OEMs and organisations in circular economy and industrial policy. Source: New Economy (2020).