Intensified customer relations and new solutions

Recycling is at the heart of a circular economy. By collecting materials that no longer has a use in their current form, and transforming them into a useable resource, we accelerate the transformation to a sustainable society.

12 Jul 2024

Collecting materials, currently classified as waste, and finding circular solutions for them to return to society as a valuable resource, is at the very heart of Ragn-Sells’ business strategy. 

The use of virgin materials in production is responsible for about half of all climate change globally. Meanwhile the use of recycled materials in production is only about 7%. By simply doubling the circular share of the global economy, we are well on our way to tackle climate change. 

– We are starting to see an increase in actual demand for circular solutions. More actors have moved from just talking about the importance of a circular economy to actually act and make business decisions towards a circular future. We have to start seeing raw materials as a resource regardless of their origin, says Magnus Uvhagen, CEO of Ragn-Sells Recycling Sweden.

"Replacing the use of virgin materials with recycled alternatives is one of the best ways to save the planet."

Magnus Uvhagen, CEO of Ragn-Sells Recycling Sweden


One of the biggest problems for the transition to a circular economy is the limitations connected to when certain materials are legally classified as waste. This can really limit the possibility to transform materials into a valuable and sustainable resource. 

– I am especially proud of our decision to keep developing our business, despite the incentives to slow down in a recession economy. Instead of taking a step back and focusing on cutting costs, we intensified customer relations and developed new integrated recycling solutions. This proved to be highly successful, and we have managed to increase the customer benefits and securing a healthy profit enabling us to continue to develop and innovate, says Magnus Uvhagen. 

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