Resource conservation and 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 2023 alone, this study showed that 2.5 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 11.1 million tonnes of primary raw materials. This is equal to the amount of raw materials consumed by approximately 28.6 million EU citizens in one year through their textile consumption.

The companies also saved around 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – this is equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions generated by around 4.5 million EU citizens through their textile use.

Sustainable competitive advantage: In cooperation with Interzero, you improve your ecological footprint and strengthen the bond with your customers. We show the amount of primary raw materials and greenhouse gases saved annually in your individual resource protection certificate, measured by your individual contribution - whether this is through recycling, reusing IT equipment or reducing transport routes with our MZZ. Transparency is not only a fundamental value for us, but is also highly valued by our customers and partners.

In another study from the “resources SAVED” series, Fraunhofer UMSICHT looked at the positive impact on resources and the climate from the refurbishing and reuse of IT and communications devices, as organised by Interzero. As one example, using refurbishment to extend the service life of just one laptop saves around 181 kg of primary raw materials and 154 kg of greenhouse gas emissions.

Interzero’s Mobile Counting Centre (MCC) also helps save resources. The local availability of the mobile counting service for non-refillable bottles means companies avoid long trips to stationary counting centres. “resources SAVED” shows that the MCC’s annual CO₂ savings equal the amount removed by around three wooded football pitches.