Roberts Beacon 325: 64% recycled plastic, justified per component
Roberts wanted to use recycled plastic while maintaining product quality. PEZY helped determine possibilities per component and tested materials. For the Beacon 325 this resulted in four internal components using recycled plastic.
Introductie
Recycled plastic, without compromising quality
Roberts wanted to apply recycled material in its speakers. PEZY investigated which materials and components were suitable, using existing quality requirements as the starting point.
Kernresultaten
64% of the plastic weight
Recycled material in four internal components of the Beacon 325.
Two materials selected
After testing two materials met all critical quality requirements.
Roadmap for follow-up projects
The approach gave Roberts direction for further application across the portfolio.
01 · De uitdaging
Switching to recycled plastic without losing quality
Roberts wanted to use more recycled plastic in its audio products.
For the Beacon 325 this had to be compatible with the required product quality. Not every component had the same requirements. Suppliers also needed to gain confidence in the chosen materials and their processing.
02 · De rol van PEZY
Determine a route and guide the application
PEZY helped Roberts with a roadmap for the material transition and with defining concrete projects.
Using our Drop-In Approach™ we investigated where recycled plastics were applicable and what steps were required. For the Beacon 325 we supported the substantiation of the material choices.
PEZY
PEZY helped Roberts with a roadmap for the material transition and with defining concrete projects. Using our Drop-In Approach™ we investigated where recycled plastics were applicable and which steps were needed. For the Beacon 325 we supported the substantiation of the material choices.
03 · De aanpak en het inzicht
Start where feasibility and risk are favourable
We determined the critical quality requirements per component and compared them with the existing materials.
Projects with low complexity and high feasibility were prioritised. For the Beacon several types of plastics from multiple suppliers were tested. Two materials ultimately met all critical requirements.
04 · De oplossing
Four internal components in recycled plastic
The selected materials were applied in four internal components.
Together these represent 64% of the weight of all plastics used in the Beacon 325. The percentage therefore refers to the plastic weight, not the weight of the entire speaker. Roberts also worked on fully recyclable packaging.
05 · Het resultaat
A concrete application as a basis for further steps
The project delivered a substantiated application of recycled plastic in the Beacon 325.
The material tests and collaboration with suppliers also provided Roberts with knowledge for subsequent projects. This translated a broader ambition into a feasible initial application with a clear measurement basis.
Your product question
Where can your material transition begin?
We help you assess parts, quality requirements and suppliers and select an initial application that is technically feasible and delivers useful learnings.
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