One of our partners in the construction industry was in the midst of preparations for a major remodel. The original plan was to remove and replace existing cable trays-the metal channels in which cables for power and data run.
Working with Milgro, a few simple but targeted questions were asked: are the cable trays still in good condition? Are they technically obsolete? Or can they be reused without loss of quality?
Reconsideration leads directly to results
These questions led to a reconsideration. The client then decided to keep the existing cable trays, and that yielded immediate results. As a result:
- 7,800 meters of cable tray retained;
- saved €78,000 in procurement costs, plus a similar amount in assembly and disassembly;
- saved 11,500 kg of new stainless steel - good for about 25,000 kg less CO2 emissions. This is roughly equivalent to 25 return flights Amsterdam-Barcelona per person.
This is a concrete example of how reusing materials leads to less waste, lower CO2 emissions and direct cost savings.
Wondering what we can do for your organization?
Schedule a no-obligation meeting with Paula van Hoorik, Team Lead Industry & Mobility at Milgro and find out how you can reduce waste volume, CO2 emissions and waste costs.
