Smart retrofitting and sustainability
the mk2 fire door coordinator
At Selectrite, sustainability isn’t about ticking boxes or collecting paperwork, anyone can do that. For those who are truly serious about reducing environmental impact, genuine action matters far more than claims or certifications.
In this blog, we’ll share why the MK2 Door Coordinator makes sense for sustainable specification and the ways we are approaching sustainability, beyond compliance.
The limitations of environmental product declarations (Epd)
While Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide useful transparency and frameworks, they don’t tell the whole story. These certifications often focus on individual product attributes but don’t always capture how a product performs over its full lifecycle, including what happens when it reaches the end of its use.
That’s why at Selectrite, we focus on what truly matters across every stage of our business and product design, from the materials we use to how our products are manufactured, installed, maintained, and eventually recycled or disposed of.
Our aim is to enable specifiers and building professionals to make choices that drive real environmental progress through practical, effective solutions.
Why the MK2 Door Coordinator Makes Sense for Sustainable Specification
The MK2 Door Coordinator is designed specifically to support smarter, low-impact refurbishments and new builds with longevity and circularity in mind:
Preserves carbon emissions by using replaceable parts: Instead of replacing entire door hardware assemblies, the MK2 allows easy replacement of only worn or damaged components, minimising waste and embodied carbon loss.
Made from 78% recycled aluminium: The core material of the MK2 comes predominantly from recycled sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint compared to virgin metals.
Packaging now entirely plastic-free: We’ve removed plastic from our packaging, reducing microplastic pollution and promoting circular materials.
Minimises lifecycle impact through durable, British-made manufacturing: Manufactured locally in the UK, the MK2 benefits from strict quality controls, reduced transportation emissions, and a longer service life compared to mass-produced alternatives.
Currently developing a return and replace scheme: We’re working on a simple, accessible programme that lets customers send back old MK2 units for proper recycling or disposal, helping to close the loop and reduce landfill waste.
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Thinking Beyond Compliance: Closing the Loop on Sustainability
At Selectrite, we believe that compliance is only the starting point. True sustainability requires thoughtful design and processes that extend well beyond the initial installation.
That’s why our upcoming return and replace scheme aims to make it easy for specifiers, installers, and building owners to upgrade to the latest MK2 Door Coordinator and return their old units for responsible recycling or disposal. This circular approach helps reduce waste, recover valuable materials, and support a healthier planet.
By making responsible end-of-life management simple and accessible, we want to empower the industry to move beyond traditional, linear “take-make-waste” models towards a closed-loop economy.
Experience the difference smart retrofitting can make
Request a sample MK2 Door Coordinator today and see how quality, durability, and sustainability come together in one product.