Recycling
Scientifically proven climate protection
In its annual study “resources SAVED by recycling”, the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT calculates the extent to which the environment has been helped by Interzero’s recycling services.
In 2022 alone, this study showed that 2.1 million tonnes of resources were handled by closed-loop systems run by Interzero’s companies such as Interzero in Germany, Austria, Poland; Italy and Slovenia, saving around 8.7 million tonnes of primary raw materials. This is comparable to the weight of 174,267 single-family homes. The companies also saved around 1 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – this corresponds to the average annual CO2 emissions of over 100,000 four-person households.
In 2023, in cooperation with the company Interzero, we contributed to the individual protection of the climate and natural resources. By recycling the above-mentioned material flows, 1,102 tons of material resources and 83,882 kilograms of greenhouse gases were saved.*
*Source: Fraunhofer UMSICHT calculation method based on 2022 data 
*Source: Fraunhofer UMSICHT calculation method based on 2021 data.
Also for 2021, we received the Resources Saved certificate from Interseroh for the recycling of secondary raw materials, such as waste electrical and electronic equipment, paper and cardboard packaging, mixed metals, glass packaging and plastic packaging. By recycling the above material flows, 532 tons of material resources and 49.641 kilograms of greenhouse gases were saved.
In 2020, we recycled the following secondary raw materials that belong to the material flow: waste electrical and electronic equipment, paper and cardboard packaging, mixed metals, glass and plastic packaging. By recycling these material flows, an estimated 419 tons of material resources and almost 47.000 kilograms of greenhouse gases were saved.
In 2019, we recycled the following secondary raw materials that belong to the material flow: Waste electrical and electronic equipment, paper and cardboard packaging, mixed metals, glass packaging, plastic packaging and mixed packaging. 982 tons of material resources and 137 tons of greenhouse gases were saved by recycling the above-mentioned material flows.
In 2018, we recycled the following secondary raw materials that belong to the material flow: paper and cardboard packaging, wooden packaging, mixed metals, glass packaging, plastic and mixed packaging. By recycling these material streams, 2.073 tons of material resources and almost 300 tons of greenhouse gases were saved.
In 2017, we recycled the following secondary raw materials that belong to the material flow: waste electrical and electronic equipment, paper and cardboard packaging, mixed metals, glass packaging, plastic and mixed packaging. By recycling these material streams, 2.238 tons of material resources and more than 300 tons of greenhouse gases were saved.
In 2016, we took care to reuse many materials that can be recycled, such as different types of packaging (paper, cardboard, glass and plastic packaging and mixed metals). In accordance with the law, in 2017 we collected and took care of more than 680 tons of different types of packaging.
In 2015, we ensured the reuse of many materials that can be recycled, such as different types of packaging (paper, cardboard, wood, glass and plastic), glass, metals and composite packaging. In accordance with the law, we collected and took care of 621 tons of different types of waste packaging.
In 2014, we recycled the following secondary raw materials: material flow, which includes paper and cardboard packaging and plastic packaging. By recycling these material flows, 30.352 kg of material resources and 4.879.10 kg of greenhouse gases were saved.
In the company Lomas d.o.o. we strongly support the preservation of natural resources and conscientiously recycle both at the company and individual level (separate bins for packaging, paper and other waste). The fact that we are really successful in separate collection was also confirmed by the company INTERSEROH d.o.o., which awarded us the individual certificate CERTIFICATE RESOURCES SAVED 2013. With our actions and efforts, we set an example for others in saving material resources, protecting the environment and preventing climate change. Recycling of waste materials can greatly contribute to saving and preserving millions of tons of valuable material resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2013, we thus ensured the reuse of many materials that can be recycled, such as various types of packaging (paper, cardboard, wood, glass and plastic) and mixed metals.
By recycling these material streams, we saved 593 tons of material resources, which is equal to 1.399 apple trees! In addition, greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 103 tons.
