Recycling: the cornerstone of the circular economy
Collection is not just a logistical step; it's the prerequisite for implementing the circular economy. Ecomaison therefore organizes efficient collection so that end-of-life materials can be recovered and recycled.
“Our goal is clear: to take proactive steps to ensure that every end-of-life product becomes a resource and to guarantee that it can enter a virtuous cycle.”
Laure Bisson,
, Head of the Innovation, Materials, and Substances Division
Eco-design: for optimized recyclability
Since 2020, the recyclability of products has been precisely defined by theAGEC Act. The goal is to support product designs that can generate a supply of high-quality recycled raw materials. At Ecomaison, we go beyond raising awareness by offering tailored support to industry stakeholders.
To engage businesses, our Innovation for Ecodesign program aims to help professionals make better material choices and identify and eliminate “recycling disruptors”—materials that cannot be separated, complex assemblies, or components that hinder sorting. In particular, we are leading a collaborative working group dedicated tothe eco-designof upholstered furniture, which is known to be particularly complex to process.
Once the material has been collected, sorted and processed, it must be reintegrated into production cycles. Our results are as follows:
- 70% of the collected wood is processed into particleboard for furniture.
- Recycled plastics are used to make new furniture, DIY items, and automotive parts.
- Agglomerated foam panels made from recycled mattresses are used in sectors such as construction and sports.
Committed companies: sustainably integrating recycled materials
Our goal is to significantly increase the use of recycled materials by 2029 across all the sectors we serve: furniture, home improvement, gardening, and construction.
“Incorporating recycled materials into product design closes the loop of the circular economy while making the most of high-quality materials sourced from our supply chains.”
Vincent du Granrut
Head of the Furniture Sector at Ecomaison
To achieve this goal :
- We've designed a searchable platform of available recycled materials - plastics, foams, wood, textiles - to simplify access for businesses.
- We offer financial support to companies by deploying a premium for the Incorporation of Recycled Materials), which now includes plastics and textiles, in addition to traditional materials such as wood and foam.
Thanks to these schemes, Ecomaison supports companies committed to responsible business practices, from design to recycling.
Towards a circular future
Eco-design and the incorporation of recycled materials empower manufacturers and distributors in the home and construction industries to“close the loop” by transforming environmental constraints and challenges into tangible opportunities.
With tailored solutions and customized support, we firmly believe that the circular economy will become a tangible reality for businesses.
