Studies and certificates New
Resource conservation and climate protection
Interzero works with customers and partners to close raw material loops and achieve long-term climate change mitigation and resource conservation. The prestigious Fraunhofer UMSICHT publishes studies confirming the positive ecological 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 the environment has been helped by Interzero’s recycling services. In 2022 alone, this study showed that 2.1 million tons 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 tons 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 CO 2 emissions of over 100,000 four-person households .
Reducing transportation, reusing IT devices
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 organized 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 Center (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 centers. “resources SAVED” shows that the MCC’s annual CO 2 savings equal the amount removed by around three wooded football pitches.
“From recyclable product design to sustainable recovery, successful circular transformation requires all stakeholders in the value chain to pull together.”
Dr.-Ing. Markus Hiebel
Head of Department Sustainability and Resource Management Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT
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In 2022, Interzero conserved 8.7 million tons of primary resources by recycling 2.1 million tons of raw materials.
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The recycling activities of Interzero reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million tons in the past year.
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Recycling of 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, paperboard and cardboard, thus avoiding around 180,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
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A total of more than 500,000 tons of used glass was recycled, which reduced the use of primary raw material by 1 million tons.
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The company recycled more than 570,000 tons of plastic, thereby conserving more than 2 million tons of primary raw materials.
"resources SAVED" certificates for our customers and partners
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 with us in your individual resource protection certificate, measured by your individual contribution – whether this is through recycling, the reuse of IT equipment or the reduction of transport routes.
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Made4Circle
Interzero modular solution for companies of all sizes interested in developing recyclable and sustainable packaging.
Module 1: Preliminary analysis
Assessment of the current situation
- Describe the customer's requirements
- Define the packaging data specification
- Describe the packing process
Research
- What are the product packaging requirements?
- What to pay attention to?
- Preliminary analysis of regulations, recycling possibilities and the impact of current packaging on the environment
- Search for alternative materials
- Identification of potential suppliers
Packaging design
- Creation of new packaging concepts
- Recyclability check and life cycle assessment for new concepts
- Comparison of recyclability and life cycle assessment
Solution design
- Presentation of the results
- Presentation of further procedure
Module 2: Detailed analysis
Analysis of product requirements
- What are the product packaging requirements?
- What additional restrictions should we pay attention to?
Evaluation of packaging machines
- Which machines are being used?
- Details of the packaging manufacturing process
Module 3: Solution design
Redesign and improvement of packaging
- Redesign of the new custom packaging (structure and materials)
- In-depth regulatory analysis of the new solution
- Defining a new solution with the client
- Coordination with packaging suppliers
Testing
- Accompanying and supporting the first tests on the customer's machine
Module 4: Impact assessment
Assessment of packaging´s recyclability
- Assessment of packaging recyclability
Environmental impact assessment
- Comparative assessment of the impact of a new packaging solution on the environment (LCA screening)
Module 5: Certification
Certification of recyclability
Impact certificate
- The results of the detailed analysis can be certified by a third party (certification body)
FAQ
Made 4 Circle is Interzero’s solution for companies of all sizes interested in developing sustainable, recyclable packaging
Made 4 Circle’s goal is to help customers identify their packaging challenges and offer a suitable solution.
It is divided into 4 main steps:
- Preliminary analysis
- Assessment
- Detailed analysis
- Impact assessment
Made 4 Circle is a strategic tool that supports your company in making the right decision for the eco-design of your packaging/packaging innovation.
Designed to be flexible, purposeful and modular, Made 4 Circle solves multiple challenges aimed at improving the recyclability of packaging through accurate and tailored analysis.
Thanks to our 30 years of experience in the industry, Interzero is active in the field of packaging recycling and consulting solutions for companies of all sizes internationally.
To remain competitive and sustainable. Recyclable packaging is an essential part of a company’s sustainability strategy and an increasingly important factor in purchasing decisions.
In addition, legislation is becoming more stringent in order to achieve sustainability goals such as waste reduction and resource preservation.
According to the latest proposals on packaging and packaging waste, the European Commission has a goal of 2030. to make all packaging suitable for reuse or recycling in an economically profitable way and to limit the amount of packaging, excess packaging, and thus also packaging waste.
Made 4 Circle is a solution developed by Interzero to support the development of packaging that can be recycled in accordance with European regulations.
Using Made 4 Circle, we analyze your packaging and collect all data related to it.
Interzero’s industry experience gives us access to the best and most innovative packaging solutions.
There are several factors that determine the duration of the Made 4 Circle process, such as:
- Bussines needs
- Company´s chalenges
- Scope of the project
- Adjustments required
After the first meeting, Interzero is able to identify and develop the best solution at the right moment to achieve your goals.
For more information, contact our Team of experts
No, Made 4 Circle experts use your results in further analysis.
Made 4 Circle is a circular solution from Interzero aimed at companies of all sizes interested in developing sustainable packaging that can be recycled.
Stay competitive More and more consumers/buyers make eco friendly purchasing decisions.
Save on costs. For future eco-modulation scheme fees based on recyclable packaging materials.
Conformity. Legal requirements for packaging are becoming more stringent as the focus is increasingly on recyclability.
Green marketing. Your reputation in the market is improving.
Made 4 Circle is a tailor-made solution based on individual needs and expectations.
After the first meeting, Interzero is able to identify and develop the best solution at the right moment to achieve your goals.
For more information, contact our expert team
See our other solutions for sustainable packaging
Laboratory analysis
Made 4 recycling
Designing recyclable packaging and avoiding non-recyclable waste is an increasingly important task for retailers, leading brands and packaging manufacturers.
A tool for simple analysis
Check 4 recycling
To close the circle of materials, knowledge of the proper procedure for separate waste collection is required. Bottles made from recycled PET material, for example, have become a textbook example of reuse in the packaging industry. With the "Check for recycling" check for recycling, Interzero brings sustainable strategic measures in the field of packaging to the Croatian market.
Complete integrated services
Complete integrated services
Interzero takes care of comprehensive waste management at locations where large amounts of waste are generated. Leave the waste management to us.
Your employees should not deal with waste, but with your core business
At a time when work is becoming expensive, and quality employees are hard to find, it is extremely important to use time efficiently. We relieve you of worries about waste, waste removal and packaging and accompanying documentation.
We send our employees to the location or work with your employees according to the agreed conditions.
All solutions in one place
An Interzero employee at the client's location
Waste sorting at the client's location
Installation of Interzero equipment
Baling of various types of waste
Separation of useful waste from municipal waste
Compaction of municipal waste
Increased control of write-offs of goods in stores
Management of waste documentation
Organization of removal through Interzero logistics
The client decides whether to retain existing collectors or whether Interzero recommends new ones.
Why choose Interzero as a partner that takes care of your waste?
Compliance with the law
Time saving of own employees
Saving space for waste management
Savings on waste machines
Savings and cost control at all times
Contact us for additional information or an offer.
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otpad@interzero.hr
Management of material flows
Management of material flows
We rely on our strong and extensive network of procurement and recycling of secondary raw materials – we supply you with the raw materials of the future
At interzero, we firmly believe that by introducing circular concepts that reduce environmental impact and increase efficiency, any company can help the economy move in the right, more sustainable direction.
We manage networks of all types of waste materials, therefore we will be happy to provide your company with the type of secondary raw material that you need. We also ensure complete transparency of material flows and keep records for you.
On the graph that represents the circular business of the company, in the upper part you can see where we at Interzero help you by providing secondary raw materials.
With our world-leading expertise and experience in the field of innovative waste treatment methods, we can help you procure a wide range of raw materials. This includes recycling and reusing your own products. We design for you a suitable network from which you can obtain the raw materials you need and develop methods for adapting recycled plastic to your individual needs.
Contact us for all material flow management explanations and information on how secondary raw materials can help your company.
Contact
otpad@interzero.hr
Sorting of raw materials
Sorting of raw materials
By quickly separating the waste into different bins, the possibilities for later sorting and obtaining raw materials of the highest quality increase.
Collection of mixed plastics for sorting
Whether in bulk or baled, in your warehouse or delivered to us, we take the following raw materials for sorting and put together an individual offer for you:
- mixed household plastic (yellow bin) baled / bulk
- PET bottles for sorting (transparent / colorful / chemistry)
- mixed HDPE – PP – PET – PS
- mixed hard plastic
Contact us for more information regarding the sorting of waste raw materials or for an individual offer!
Contact
otpad@interzero.hr
Institutions
Institutions for environmental protection
The three main institutions for environmental protection in the Republic of Croatia are:
- Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
https://mingor.gov.hr/
- The Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund
https://www.fzoeu.hr/
- Croatian Agency for the Environment and Nature
https://www.haop.hr/
If you are interested in what obligations you have to fulfill according to the mentioned institutions or if you have other questions, please feel free to contact us
Contact
otpad@interzero.hr
Trade in raw materials
Trade in raw materials
Interzero buys recycled materials throughout the Republic of Croatia, processes them and supplies the industry with high-quality recycled raw materials for new products , thereby making its contribution to the circular economy.
Buying, selling, recycling: the engine of sustainable development
By buying, selling and recycling recyclable materials, Interzero invests in resource conservation and enables a circular economy. We process used materials in our own facilities or at our partners, and then deliver sorted and recycled resources to industry. As an authorized waste management company, Interzero meets the highest standards in the field of material recycling.
The most common raw materials that we buy, sell and recycle are: paper and cardboard, different types of plastic polymers, metals (non-ferrous and black).
We close the loops
We close the cycles of waste raw materials and thereby protect natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Based on professional knowledge, many years of experience and a wide network of waste streams, we can help you in the procurement of any raw material. Together we create a network that suits you, from which you can get recycled plastic or other raw materials you need.
In recycling facilities in Germany, a wide range of fractions and polyolefins can be processed into sorted recyclates. As raw material, we use materials from household recycling collections, mainly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging. We use it for the production of various products: Granulat Recythen is suitable, for example, for the production of cable drums, garden furniture and drainage and protection pipes for cables. Procyclen is an award-winning, flexible compound. Thanks to special formulations, it can be precisely adapted to customer requirements in terms of flowability, durability, UV and heat or color resistance. The following applies: Similar to a new crude oil-based material, Procyclen meets the high demands for new product or packaging properties – and can also be processed by injection or extrusion processes, which differentiates us from the competition.
Read about an example of a successful circular solution designed by Interzero together with its partners for the Donat brand here.
Contact us and learn more about how waste raw materials can help you with better environmental impact and greater competitiveness.
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otpad@interzero.hr
Extended Producer Responsibility EPR Consulting
Extended producer responsibility for packaging, waste electric & electronic equipment, waste batteries & accumulators
We ensure compliance with the EPR for WEEE, packaging and B&A in Croatia and according to the Directives on:
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Waste – 2008/98/EU
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Packaging – 94/62/EC
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WEEE – 2012/19/EU
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Batteries – 2006/66/EC
YOUR CHALLENGE:
- Do you need the service of an authorized representative for: WEEE, packaging or batteries & accumulators?
- Are you a manufacturer that puts electric and electronic equiptment, packaging or batteries on the Croatian market?
- You don’t have a Croatian VAT number, but you have legal obligations?
- Or is it just difficult for you to keep track of the various changes and additions to a large number of ordinances?
INTERZERO OFFERS YOU
Individual counseling regarding legal obligations
Submission of reports to the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund
WEEE / packaging / B&A regulatory consulting
One contract for EPR in Croatia
For all questions about the offer, contact our team!
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Check for recycling
CHECK FOR RECYCLING - Do you want to make your packaging more sustainable?
Recycling represents an effective way of preserving natural resources and the possibility of including waste raw materials in the circular economy cycle. If the amount of single-use plastic is not limited, it is predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish.
In order to close the circle of materials, it is necessary to know the proper procedure of separate waste collection.Bottles made from recycled PET material, for example, have become a textbook example of reuse in the packaging industry. With the “Check for recycling” check for recycling, Interzero brings sustainable strategic measures in the field of packaging to the Croatian market.
Check the recyclability of your product’s packaging and get the “Check for recycling” sign, which will place you among the companies that manage their packaging sustainably. We analyze the recyclability of your packaging using a software tool that determines the possibility of collecting, sorting and processing the packaging. Based on good input data, you can get a quick assessment of the recyclability of your packaging.
If your packaging has achieved a high recyclability rating, you will receive a “Check for recycling” mark. Otherwise, we provide expert guidance on how to improve the packaging. The service is intended for suppliers and companies that sell packaging or products in their own packaging.
For all questions about the offer, contact our team!
