Conservation of resources and climate protection
Interzero works with customers and partners to close the raw material circuits and achieve long-term climate change mitigation and resource conservation. The prestigious Fraunhofer UMSICHT publishes studies confirming the positive environmental effects of our work!
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 helped the environment. Only in 2022. In 2004, this study showed that 2.1 million tons of resources were handled by closed-loop systems run by Interzero companies such as Interzero in Germany, Austria, Poland; Italy and Slovenia, saving about 8.7 million tons of primary raw materials. This is comparable to the weight of 174,267 single-family homes. The companies have also saved about 1 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – this corresponds to an average annualCO2 emissions of over 100,000 four-person households.
Reducing transport, reusing IT devices
In another study in the “SAVED Resources” series, Fraunhofer UMSICHT considered the positive impact on resources and climate from the repair and reuse of IT and communication devices, organized by Interzero. As one example, using renovations to extend the life of just one laptop saves about 181 kg of primary raw materials and 154 kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
Interzero’s mobile counting center (MCC) also helps save resources. The local availability of a mobile counting service for refillable bottles means companies avoid long trips to stationary counting centers. “RESOURCES SAVED” shows that MCC’s annualCO2 savings are equal to the amount they removed about three wooded football fields.
“From recyclable product design to sustainable recovery, successful circular transformation requires all stakeholders in the value chain to come together.”
Dr.-Ing. Markus Hiebel
Head of Sustainability and Resource Management at fraunhofer institute UMSICHT
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Interzero is 2022. In 2007, it conserved 8.7 million tonnes of primary resources by recycling 2.1 million tonnes of raw materials.
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Interzero's recycling activities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million tonnes in the past year.
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Recycling electrical appliances saved more than 2.3 million tons of primary resources.
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The company processed more than 700 million tons of paper, cardboard and cardboard, avoiding about 180,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
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In total, more than 500,000 tons of used glass were recycled, which reduced the use of primary raw material by one million tons.
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The company has recycled more than 570,000 tons of plastic, saving more than 2 million tons of primary raw materials.
"SAVED SAVED" certificates for our clients and partners
Sustainable competitive advantage: In cooperation with Interzero, you improve your ecological footprint and strengthen the connection with your customers. We show the amount of primary raw materials and greenhouse gases saved by us in your individual resource protection certificate, measured by your individual contribution – whether it’s recycling, REUSING IT equipment or reducing transport routes.
