BMW GROUP: RECYCLING AND DISMANTLING BMWS SINCE 1990
Today,
the conservation of natural resources makes economic and environmental
sense. Back in 1990, long before the concept of eco-friendly production
was widespread, this responsible thinking led to BMW's Recycle and
Dismantling Center in Landshut, Germany. Recycling has since been
implemented in the U.S., where well-worn components, fluids, and metal
of old BMWs find new life.
By
recycling, BMW can better regulate its use of natural resources, while
ensuring less environmental and economic waste. Even before production
on a new vehicle begins, BMW already knows how its parts will be
recycled at the end of its useful life, for use in a brand-new BMW. By
using fewer materials, recyclable synthetics, and carefully separating
different materials, vehicles can be efficiently built and dismantled in
an environmentally friendly way.