When a product reaches its end of use, it doesn’t need to end in a landfill. At STAXS®, every cleanroom consumable is the beginning of a much longer story, that extends from production to what we call the “Second Lfe.”
Extending material lifecycles
Each STAXS® product starts its journey with exacting standards: they’re fully GMP‑compliant, safeguard controlled environments and are engineered for both comfort and rigorous contamination control.
When they’ve served their purpose in your cleanroom, STAXS® makes it simple for you to return them. Through the established Second Life programme, you collect used consumables, label the package, and send it back to us for processing.
How the Second Life process works
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Our products are used and loved by customers
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They're returned through our Second Life programme
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They get processed into new raw materials
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The new materials are used to create new products
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The new products are delivered once again to customers, extending the lifecycle of the original materials.
By actively repurposing already‐used materials, the need for virgin plastics is reduced, and waste generation decreases substantially. It’s an impactful effort to stretch material lifecycles and lower environmental burden.
Measurable momentum in 2024
As shared in our latest Sustainability Report, the Second Life programme is gaining momentum.
In 2024:
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Nearly 8.7 tonnes of materials were returned and repurposed
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The number of participating customers doubled,
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The programme expanded to include additional product categories beyond DOTCH® goggles
These results reflect growing trust and engagement from customers looking to reduce their own environmental footprint.
You don’t need to wait for perfect solutions to take meaningful action. By participating in the Second Life programme, you actively support a system that transforms used material into new products and reduces waste. It's not only great for the planet, but helps you reach your sustainability targets as well!
Ready to take part?
If you’re already using DOTCH® products or other STAXS® consumables, reaching out to set up returns is easy. Our team makes the process clear: from arranging returns to understanding which items qualify. By joining the programme, you can contribute to environmental goals while maintaining full operational integrity.
For more detailed guidance, supporting materials, or to begin the returns process, visit our sustainability section or contact our sales team directly!