Plastfix is partnering with leading professionals in carbon emissions management and sustainability to offer our customers a CO2 reduction reading with every plastic component we repair. This estimate is calculated using a matrix of energy saving mathematical equations. The calculation covers the whole repair process, stretching back to the material of the new part, logistics, packaging and delivery methods. It also factors-in the preparation process of particular components, for example parts of a bumper bar that may have required painting.
For components that have no recycling value and head straight to landfill (eg: headlights), the benefit of replacing or repairing the component is also taken into account. Having this information can help businesses make smarter decisions about component parts and help divert unnecessary waste ending up in landfill.
Our CO2 saving estimate serves as a reminder to the industry and raises awareness that repairing parts rather than replacing them is a win for everyone: The customer, the environment and the economy.