CIRCULARITY

RE:THINK, RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE.

MINI Vehicle Footprint - Circular Economy

We adhere to these principles of circularity in order to conserve natural resources and retain high-quality materials in circulation over the long term. We therefore use secondary materials in new components. In addition, we are also increasing the recyclability of components through the design process and in product development.

The new MINI Cooper C has a calculated secondary material content of approx. 22 %. This value has been calculated at its start of production in 2024 on specific supplier records as well as on average industry values and includes production residues.

SECONDARY MATERIALS ARE TO BE FOUND IN A BROAD RANGE OF AREAS OF THE MINI COOPER:

  • Secondary Aluminum in the Wheels: approx. 70 %
  • Plastics in the luggage compartment trim panel: approx. 75 %

Depending on the material, the use of secondary materials can make a major contribution to reducing the CO2e footprint.

RECYCLABILITY OF THE MINI COOPER.

In relation to the entire vehicle, at least 85% of materials are recycled and, including thermal utilisation, at least 95% as stipulated by legal requirements (European End-of-Life Vehicles Directive ELV 2000 /53 /EC). And, in accordance with current regulations, we also currently take back and recycle used vehicles at over 2,800 redemption points in 30 countries.

THE MINI COOPER VEHICLE FOOTPRINT.

Find further details and the life-cycle assessment study conducted on your MINI Cooper C here:

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