Reuse

Upstream solution to a downstream waste problem Raw materials supplied in large returnable containers Recuced waste by 4 tonnes per year Handling time and workload reduced Marie is a French agribusiness specialising in manufacturing and distributing fresh and frozen prepared meals. In 2009, Marie...

Paper factory writes new chapter in recycling Waste recycling saves € 30 000 and cuts actual waste by 37 tonnes per year Measures reduce emissions by 32 tonnes CO2 annually Ahlstrom is a French paper manufacturer which recently carried out a review to understand where resource and cost savings could...

Packaging is a major part of the food and drinks sector. As awareness grows of the need to minimise the environmental impact of packaging throughout the product life-cycle, innovative companies are looking to ecodesign principles for improvements. One area of improvement is to reduce packaging...

Clean and lean water use Installation of drip-feed irrigation system reduces water consumption by 5 100 m3 and saves ~€ 7 000 per year Reorganising tank cleaning saves € 800 and cuts yearly water consumption by 1 200 m3 A winery located in Southeast Europe significantly decreased its water...

Energy turnaround for Turnberry Resort Famous luxury golf resort commits to far-reaching energy saving measures Target by 2020: cut energy by 30 %, water use by 20 %, and significant waste reductions Savings in energy costs alone expected to reach € 19 000 a year Built in 1906, Turnberry Resort is...

Turning over a page in resource saving Waste monitoring table reveals areas for improvement Measures reduce paper use by 16 % in the office Increased reusable (dust) filter use by 27 % Hervé Themique in Poitiers, France is an SME that started a programme in 2005 to cut office waste like paper and...

On a daily or weekly basis, steam boilers blow down hot water from the boiler to avoid the formation of sludge. Blowdown heat systems can recover much of this waste heat and reuse it. The system is made up of a flash vessel and a heat exchanger. It works best when blowdown is carried out...

About 70 % of office waste is recyclable. As recycling is generally cheaper than other disposal routes, ensuring you effectively recycle can save your organisation money. To set up an effective and convenient recycling system, you will need to analyse quantities and types of waste you produce (see...

Paper is a major purchasing and disposal cost. It is estimated that the average office worker uses up to 45 sheets of paper per day, of which over half is considered waste. However, an efficient office can use as little as 16 sheets per person, per day. Virgin paper production usually involves high...

Measuring and monitoring resource use is a key skill that all organisations should master, regardless of size or sector. It should be one of the first steps your organisation takes to improve its environmental performance. By regularly measuring and monitoring raw material use, you will start to...

Sustainable packaging may include packaging made from recycled (e.g. paper, plastic) or bio-based materials, reusable packaging, take-back schemes, etc. In order to save resources in line with circular economy and environmental principles, sustainable packaging issues should be integrated into...

What one company or sector considers a residue, byproduct or waste, another company or industrial sector only sees potential raw materials. More and more industries are trying to transform their waste into valuable resources. This can lead to a win-wins for both the waste generator and manufacturer...