What happens to your ventilation unit when it reaches end of life?
When the time comes to replace your unit, it’s reassuring to know that we’ve already thought about that. We take responsibility for ensuring that our products can be disposed of properly – even when they are no longer in use.
So when you choose a Nilan ventilation unit, you’re not only choosing high quality. You’re also choosing a solution developed with environmental care in mind – and a manufacturer who takes responsibility for the full life cycle of the product.
Producer responsibility and Elretur – what does it mean?
As a manufacturer and importer of electrical equipment, Nilan holds producer responsibility. This means that we are legally obliged to ensure that our products are handled correctly when they reach the end of their useful life.
That’s why we are a member of Elretur – a collective scheme that ensures electrical products and batteries are collected, sorted and recycled in an environmentally sound way. Elretur works with municipalities, recycling centres and professional waste handlers across Denmark.
What does it mean for you as a consumer?
You don’t have to worry about how to dispose of your unit.
When your Nilan unit has reached the end of its life, it can be handed in free of charge at your local recycling centre as electronic waste.
From there, Elretur ensures that the materials are recycled or disposed of in accordance with current regulations.
This applies to components such as:
✔️ Copper, aluminium and steel – which can be melted down and reused
✔️ Plastic and circuit boards – which are treated separately to reduce environmental impact
✔️ Any batteries – which are collected and handled safely
Why do we do it?
Because we want to promote more responsible use of resources. Electronic waste contains both valuable materials and substances that require special handling. By doing things the right way, we reduce the strain on the environment and support greater recycling.
The Elretur certification is part of our overall efforts to reduce our climate footprint and ensure that we act responsibly – not just today, but for the future as well.
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Nilan is a certified member of Elretur – Denmark’s approved collective scheme for producer responsibility. This confirms that we comply with national legislation on electronic waste and are part of a responsible system that ensures proper disposal and recycling of our products.