Blum Sustainability Report 2022

44 Waste analysis Review 2021/22 – the figures All of our products undergo movement and stress tests. For example, they are tested for durabilit y, static and dynamic loads and overpressure. These tests contribute to our sustainabilit y effor ts by helping ensure the longevit y of the furniture in which our products are used. Thoroughly tested Our test labs’ minimum requirements for opening and closing cycles are : Hinges Box and runner systems Lif t systems Waste analysis Ha zardous waste Paper & cardboard Plastic Residual waste WJ 16/17 WJ 18/19 WJ 20/21 WJ 17/18 WJ 19/20 WJ 21/22 Percentage of raw materials not used as intended and therefore sent for recycling/disposal WJ 16/17 WJ 17/18 WJ 18/19 WJ 19/20 WJ 20/21 WJ 21/22 Resources 200.000 x 100.000 x 80.000 x 9,00 % 7,00 % 7,94 % 8,06 % 7,87 % 8,02 % 7,77 % 7,68 % 6,00 % 8,00 % 10,00 % 11,00 %

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