78% less CO2 emissions in production of aluminium extrusion profiles at Mifa
Sustainability analysis of aluminium
Aluminium is one of the most durable materials available. This is due to a number of things:
- Recyclable
Aluminium can basically be recycled endlessly, without the material losing its quality. This means that aluminium profiles can be remelted at the end of their life to be reused, which ultimately leads to the reduction of the ecological footprint; - Energy efficiency
In the long run, there are several advantages to producing aluminium. Namely, aluminium is lightweight and at the same time a strong material. Because aluminium is a fairly light material, less energy is consumed during transport, for example. Which ultimately leads to the reduction of the ecological footprint; - Long service life
Aluminium profiles are resistant to external influences, such as corrosion. Therefore, they have a longer lifespan and the material needs to be replaced less quickly. This ultimately results in less waste, and a more sustainable use of materials.
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Benefits at Mifa thanks to co-engineering
At Mifa, we strive to exceed customer expectations by providing unique solutions through co-engineering and thin-walled profiles. These solutions result in savings in material consumption and weight, ultimately leading to cost savings over the entire product life cycle.
Our co-engineering approach mainly focuses on working closely with our customers to fully understand their needs and requirements and translate them into innovative solutions. This collaboration enables us to develop sustainable solutions that bring several benefits.
One of the advantages of thin-walled profiles is the savings in material consumption. This is because it not only lowers production costs, but also has a positive impact on CO2 emissions. Studies have shown that the co-engineering approach alone at Mifa led to a 78% reduction in CO2 emissions with a 33% saving on materials.
Environmental benefits thanks to production of extrusion profiles at Mifa
When we compare the greenhouse gas emissions of the production process at Mifa with traditional methods, we see, as we mentioned earlier, a 78% reduction in CO2 emissions. This means that for every 1,000 Mifa aluminium extrusion profiles produced, only 1,300 kg of CO2 is emitted.
To make the impact clearer, the savings in greenhouse gas emissions can be compared to everyday activities:
- Return flight Amsterdam – New York: A single return flight emits between 1,000 and 2,500 kg CO2-eq. The savings from Mifa correspond to the emissions from one such flight.
- Car traffic: The emissions from 1,000 Mifa aluminium extrusion profiles are equivalent to the emissions generated by about 10,000 kilometres of car driving.
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