Resource conservation and climate protection

Interzero works with customers and partners to close the raw material cycle and achieve long-term climate change mitigation and resource conservation. The prestigious Fraunhofer UMSICHT institute publishes studies confirming the positive environmental impact of our activities.

Portal "resources SAVED by recycling"

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Scientifically proven climate protection

In its annual study 'resources SAVED by recycling', the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT calculates the extent to which Interzero's recycling services have contributed to environmental protection.

In 2023 alone, the study found that 2.5 million tonnes of resources have been processed in closure systems run by Interzero companies such as Interzero in Germany, Austria, Poland, Italy and Slovenia, saving approx. 11.1 million tonnes of primary raw materials. This corresponds to the amount of raw materials consumed by approximately 28.6 million EU citizens in one year through textile consumption.

Companies have also saved approximately 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions - the equivalent of the annual CO2 emissions generated by around 4.5 million EU citizens through textile consumption.

""From recyclable product design to sustainable recovery: all actors in the value chain need to work together to make the transition to a circular economy a success.""

Dr.-Ing. Markus Hiebel
Director of the Department of Sustainability and Resource Management at the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT

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In 2023, Interzero retained 11.1 million tonnes of primary raw materials by recycling 2.5 million tonnes of secondary raw materials.

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Interzero's recycling activities reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 million tonnes last year.

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Recycling of electrical appliances saved more than 3.2 million tonnes of primary raw materials.

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The company recycled more than 720 million tonnes of paper, board and cardboard, avoiding the emission of around 167,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases.

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In total, more than 494,000 tonnes of waste glass were recycled, reducing the consumption of primary raw materials by almost 1 million tonnes.

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The company recycled more than 1 million tonnes of plastics, saving more than 3.9 million tonnes of virgin raw materials.

Resources SAVED by recycling - certificates for our customers and partners

Sustainable competitive advantage: in cooperation with Interzero, you improve your environmental footprint and strengthen the bond with your customers. In your individual resource conservation certificate, we show you the amount of primary raw materials and greenhouse gases saved annually, measured on the basis of your individual contribution - whether it is recycling or reusing IT equipment. Transparency is not only a core value for us, but is also highly valued by our customers and partners.

Reducing transport, reuse of IT equipment

In another study in the series "resources SAVED" Fraunhofer UMSICHT looked at the positive impact of refurbishing and reusing IT and communication devices, organised by Interzero. For example, extending the life of one laptop through refurbishment saves around 181 kg of primary raw materials and 154 kg of greenhouse gas emissions.

Interzero's mobile counting centre (MCC) also helps to save resources. The local availability of the mobile counting service for single-use bottles allows companies to avoid long journeys to stationary counting centres. "resources SAVED" shows that the annual CO2 savings from the MCC are equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gases absorbed from around three wooded football pitches.