Nowy Styl Sustainability Report 2018-2019

GRI 103-2 Over the years, the availability of natural resourc- es decreases. Climate change is becoming more severe. Aware of the damage that man has been causing We have already completed the first pilot projects. We were supported in them by Turntoo, a consulting firm owned by the visionary architect Thomas Rau. Based on the 6 loops of circularity model, we extended the life cycles of thousands of pieces furniture, and we gave new functions to some of them. Where other solutions were not possi- to the environment over the years, we want to gradually change our businessmodel froma linear economy to amuch more nature-friendly circular economy. ble, we recycled the materials. In the model, each loop has a specific meaning: the smaller it is, the lesser the energy, materials and emissions of the solution it represents. For example, if a piece of furniture is maintained, the impact on the environment is much smaller than if it was recycled. 3.5 Long product life Circular Economy is a concept that involves rational and efficient use of resources and reduces the adverse environmental impact of manufactured products. It assumes that raw materials and products will remain in circulation for as long as possible, so that their value can be maximised. As a result, the extraction of natural resources and the production of waste will be reduced, and any waste still produced will be reused for production purposes. 6 loops of circularity maintenance repairs modification of intended use recycling redistribution renovation 40 Table of contents