Designed for Long Life

What is a circular product

There is no sustainable future without efficiently circulating natural resources and conserving biological diversity. Our mission is to keep our products and materials within the circular economy, aiming for all products to be circular by 2030.

While waiting for a standardised definition, we mean that a circular product is an attractive, timeless product with a long lifespan that can stand up to years of hard use. It shall consist of reused, recycled, or renewable material. When the product is damaged, it shall be possible to repair it. When it is no longer needed, it shall be possible to disassemble it into parts that can be reused, or material recycled. Preferably, recycling should occur in closed loops, preserving the material's value.

In a circular economy, products, components and materials circulate in a loop — only a small fraction ends up as waste.

The way we design

Circularity starts in the design phase. Our core idea has always been to create well-designed products from high-quality materials — products that allow flexible use and are attractive enough to survive a move from one office to another. During construction we strive for separability, the use of recycled and recyclable materials, the elimination of excess material, and the possibility to repair parts that might wear down.

A08 is designed for easy separability, allowing parts to be replaced and reused or recycled individually.

Materials we use

To ensure our products have a long lifespan, we select high-quality materials such as aluminium and solid wood. The e3 ceramic steel surface we use carries a forever warranty. Elimination of hazardous substances is a necessity for circularity, so we work with certifications such as EU Ecolabel, Möbelfakta and Byggvarubedömningen — all with strict requirements on chemical content. Renewable materials are not circular unless they are sustainably produced. We choose wood certified with FSC® and wool certified with EU Ecolabel.

We are committed to maximising the use of recycled materials and recovered components. Our long-term ambition is to only offer fabrics that are recycled and recyclable. The Cura Screen fabric we use meets these criteria; its backing is a unique mono-material suitable for material recycling. More than 40% of the filling, fibreboard, aluminium foil and cast aluminium we use is made from recycled materials. Our packaging material is up to 80% recycled.

Production

We aim to make our production circular. Waste is minimised in line with our target to constantly move waste up the waste hierarchy. We manage returns and take-backs, ensuring products are given a second life. We also handle gently used items from fairs, showrooms, and photoshoots, reintegrating them into circulation.

Use — stay in market

The technical lifespan of many of our products exceeds 30 years. Long-term relationships with clients show that our writing boards have been used even longer and remain in good shape. However, we often see products being thrown away while still functioning. We encourage use, reuse and resale to maximise technical lifespan. We support our clients in how to clean and move the products, and we provide spare parts on request.

Collect — return to market

In a future circular economy, rental business models will play an important role. As long as products continue to change owners, all participants in the value chain must collaborate to achieve true circularity. As a manufacturer, we are preparing to take responsibility for Lintex products when they reach their end of life.

Not all of our products can currently be fully disassembled. We are systematically working through our range to make the necessary changes — redesigning products to be modular, developing machinery to aid the separation process, and launching a take-back service. We have developed tools that enable us to separate glassboards, where glass and steel are laminated together.

Take-back is offered for Edge floor and table screens, with more products to be included over time. Product parts will be used for remanufacturing or properly recycled. We aim to close the loop for all products sold by Lintex.

Retake — how it works

In this first phase, the free take-back service for Edge floor and table screens is available in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. To streamline the process, we only accept standardised sizes of products manufactured after 2013, with a minimum of 10 screens for each take-back. End users are responsible for removing feet and fittings and placing the products on a pallet, while we organise the transportation.

Download the retake form and email it to info@lintex.com.

Redress — how it works

We offer a fabric redress service for Edge floor and table screens, as well as for our Unit movable walls. Customers can hand in screens for redressing, and we offer the option to recycle some products while redressing others, depending on need.