Working in partnership with Core supplier Sandvik Coromant, Vallen is placing cutting tool collection bins at customer sites to ensure valuable raw earth materials such as tungsten and cobalt from worn-out cutting tools don’t end up in landfills, but are returned to powder form for reuse in manufacturing new cutting tools. This process embraces the circular economy—where precious natural resources are recovered and reused, reducing waste and protecting the environment. Learn more ways Vallen is focused on improving the environment through sustainable solutions and practices in our 2024 ESG Annual Report: https://ow.ly/ZATT50Sx0ru #ESG #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #Vallen
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Winner of the "Sustainability Award in Memory of Sigrid Göransson" is awarded to the team behind our digitalized recycling program. The team from different Sandvik Machining Solutions' divisions worked to enhanced transparency, reduce wait times, and supports our circular economy by recycling over 90% of used carbide tools. Congratulations to Maria Alexandersson, Jill Glynn, Malvina Roci, Kathrin Lampel, Eva Kyriakopoulou, and Sigrid Surkamp. Learn more at https://go.sandvik/1wF #LifeAtSandvik #innovation #circularity #sustainability
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