Protection of the environment is one of the main corporate objectives of the smart brand. That means sparing use of natural resources. This is why we aim to recycle more so that we have less to dispose of. We think things through from the beginning to the end. Great importance is attached to design that is compatible with the environment and recycling right from the development stage of our vehicles. The use of unmixed materials for instrument panels, wheel arch lining and underbody panelling are good examples of this. They allow simple disassembly and high quality materials recycling. Furthermore, the wheel arch linings of our vehicles are made of 100% recycled plastic. The advantages are obvious: Environmental compatibility and recyclability. In the Environmental Guidelines of Daimler AG we undertake to constantly improve the environmental compatibility of our products. We are guided by this standard every day in our endeavours to further optimise the environmental credentials of our vehicles.