The drive to be more sustainable is a growing one for organisations across a wide spectrum of sectors, not least for universities. Meeting net zero targets or sustainability goals can be done through a variety of tactics. One of the ways universities can work towards sustainability is by choosing more sustainable products, whether for university education purposes or facilities management requirements. Choosing sustainably can sometimes be daunting and verifying claims often challenging. To help in this area, RS , a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions, launched its Better World range. The range categorises products as those that are either made more sustainably, offer a sustainable solution like reducing energy and emissions or support circularity by having an increased lifespan due to being reusable, recyclable or repairable. Driving sustainability for a Better World with RS
Under the ‘made more sustainable’ category, factors like using products with a reduced environmental impact, using lower carbon manufacture and using recycled or responsibly-sourced
Supporting circularity is a key issue and the Better World range offers products meeting that goal. These products are designed for disassembly, ease of disposal at end of usable life and increased chances of recovery of core materials to increase recycling rates. materials must be considered. When it comes to sustainable solutions, criteria includes waste, water or energy-reducing, and improving air quality, as well as protecting health and safety.
Products supporting circularity can also be those that have an extended product life with more durable properties, to keep them in use for longer. Those that can be recharged are also within the range, as well as products repairable by the end user. All of these elements support circularity and are important product criteria.
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