Less is more: use baling presses to save space and cut costs

Disposing of packaging waste is a challenge that many companies face on a daily basis. Britta von Selchow, Managing Director of Interzero Baler Solutions, explains how businesses can use baling presses to save space, cut costs and tackle climate change.

15/09/2025

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How can baling presses contribute to sustainable raw materials management?

Put simply, we use these presses to ‘squash’ the air out of the waste, which lets us compress its volume by about 90%. The waste takes up less space and requires fewer carbon-intensive truckloads to transport it to the recycling depot – making the whole waste management process more efficient. Considering that up to 30% of today’s closed-loop costs can often be attributed to logistics, this marks an important step towards a successful circular economy.

Who would benefit from this solution?

Everyone from manufacturers to retailers and hospitals: baling presses can be used wherever a lot of packaging waste needs to be managed in limited space. Typically, this includes cardboard boxes, plastic wrap and polystyrene packaging – but we can also provide technical solutions for textiles, for example, if required.

What would the changeover mean for a company’s day-to-day business processes?

The machines are set up exactly where the waste is produced. This means you can eliminate large collection containers outside, reducing transport times and workloads. Once compressed, the space-saving bales can be stacked until Interzero collects them for recycling. With their smart IoT functionality, the machines can even trigger a pick up automatically.

So, at the end of the day, what are the benefits of baling waste?

By getting rid of the need for container logistics, businesses can cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint. They also get compensated for their waste shipments – so they’re almost like raw materials suppliers. Together with our clients, we ensure that materials are returned to the production loop – thereby conserving valuable resources.

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