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Key Facts
OUR COMPANY Landbell Group is an international supplier of service and consulting solutions for environmental and chemical compliance. The umbrella brand unites the efforts of numerous companies to create a central point of contact for high-quality services. Together, they enable customers to comply with various legal regulations worldwide, offering bespoke take-back, consulting and software solutions. Our aim is to reduce the complexity of extended producer responsibility legislation, as well as other product- and packaging-related requirements, for producers and distributors. In everything we do, we seek to provide our customers with the most competitive solutions. We help them unlock the value of the circular economy and strive to be their best partner on the journey to a more sustainable future.
Key facts: 25,000
customers in over 40 countries
35
approved compliance schemes
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locations in 19 countries
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More than employees worldwide
â‚Ź 150 million of revenue (2016)
1st
start-up award for the circular economy
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Our strong international brands:
CONTENTS 6–8 9
CEO Interview Why choose Landbell Group?
10 – 13
Take-Back Solutions
14 – 17
Consulting Services
18 – 21
Software Solutions
22 – 23
Locations
24 – 25
Green Alley Award
26 – 27
Our Milestones
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Contact details
Earth Overshoot Day
2 AUGUST was Earth Overshoot Day for 2017. By this date, we had used more from nature than our planet could renew in the year. Every year, this day comes earlier.
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CEO Interview
“IT’S NOT ABOUT DOING WITHOUT. IT’S ABOUT SOLUTIONS WITH ADDED VALUE.” The circular economy is paving the way for manufacturers to tap into new markets and target groups using fewer resources. Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO of Landbell Group, talks about global take-back concepts, intelligent product use and a new generation of start-ups.
Mr Schulz, Landbell Group has developed over the past few years
So recycling is a global market now?
from a classic recycling service provider to a circular economy
Schulz: Definitely. There are fewer and fewer companies that only
pioneer. Why?
produce locally. The case of batteries is possibly the most obvious
Jan Patrick Schulz: It was the logical consequence of our business
example. The battery market has been global for a long time. But
strategy. With Landbell AG, we succeeded in breaking a monopoly.
there is a trend towards globalisation in packaging as well. Online
We entered the German market as the second provider of take-
trade is booming, which means locally produced packaging is being
back logistics for packaging, and with this activity we gradually
sent all over the world. Most manufacturers now need take-back
entered new markets and countries. Today, under the umbrella of
concepts with a global reach. There are some differences when
Landbell Group, we manage global waste flows and offer recycling
it comes to electrical appliances, but here too we have ultimately
services on every continent. At heart, we are still a recycling service
seen an increase in cross-border solutions. In other words, small and
provider, but with our comprehensive technical and regulatory
medium-sized businesses in particular are facing the challenge of
knowledge we are able to offer much more.
complying with a wide range of legal provisions in their markets.
For example?
What do the solutions look like?
Schulz: Our aim is to work with governments and industries to drive
Schulz: Nearly ten years ago, we were the first recycling service
a radical change in the way we produce and consume – so that,
provider to offer retailers and manufacturers web-based applications.
in the future, our prosperity will no longer be based on wasting
One of them is Landbell EASy, a piece of software that our German
primary energy and raw materials. Efficient recycling technologies
and Austrian customers can use to fulfil their entire packaging
will be just as important in achieving this transformation as digital
compliance obligations online. We have gradually refined this
solutions and new business models. We have laid the foundations
software and other applications over time. Our latest product is
with our global presence. We know the regulations in the relevant
called Click & Comply. It’s an online tool that helps companies
markets and use this knowledge to develop appropriate processes
meet their obligations for packaging, batteries and electrical
and IT solutions for our customers.
waste across Europe in an easy and quick manner.
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Landbell Group helps manufacturers comply with their legal
emerged because, for instance, certain groups couldn’t afford or
obligations regarding producer responsibility. Why should
didn’t want to have their own car or pay for expensive hotel rooms.
businesses also take an interest in the circular economy?
The economy reacted by developing concepts that just happened
Schulz: One big advantage is taking back control of the entire product
to use fewer resources. And that is of course the ideal combination:
life cycle. In this area, we provide advice to our customers and work
when the circular economy is not about doing without, but about
with them to develop individual solutions. Companies that successfully
solutions that offer customers added value instead.
take back and reuse materials are less dependent on price fluctuations on the commodity markets. At the same time, a closed-loop produc-
You yourself promote the development of solutions like
tion cycle offers the opportunity to provide high-quality products at
these through Green Alley, the first start-up award for green
marketable prices. More and more business models are benefiting from
businesses. Where is this heading?
the basic ideas of the circular economy (see infographics on pg. 8).
Schulz: Green Alley brings us into direct contact with a new
A good example is the sharing concept. Car sharing can increase
generation of start-up entrepreneurs – incredibly well-educated
usage by up to 40 per cent per car, instead of it spending 90 per cent
people who want to do more with their careers than earn lots of
of the time in the garage. And because the vehicle is no longer sold,
money. This desire to create something useful is combined with a
but rented, the manufacturer will be much more interested in ensuring
growing professionalism. Whereas the first start-ups were based
a long service life. It’s similar to a printer manufacturer charging by
largely on the idea of doing something for the environment at the
the number of printed pages instead of per toner cartridge. Business
local level, many of today’s start-up entrepreneurs are thinking
models like these change production. The incentive becomes how to
bigger. They are linking the environmental benefit with business,
design durable, repairable products and keep spare parts available.
developing approaches that will ideally pay for themselves.
How willing is our society to rethink consumption habits?
For example?
Schulz: There are now some very successful sharing models around.
Schulz: One of our award winners produces dry lining boards from
However, they haven’t necessarily required a rethink, but have
cereal waste. Not only do they use less energy and fewer raw
CEO Interview
The circular economy concept
Waste-free, emission-free production
(Re)using raw materials for as long as possible
Making optimum use of products through sharing and service concepts
materials than conventional plasterboard, they also have a positive
What attracts you to this topic?
impact on the environment inside the home or building. Other
Schulz: The circular economy is about thinking ahead – with many
start-ups are tackling the question of how to stem food waste in
questions still unanswered. I personally find this initial development
supermarkets and restaurants. Here, the main focus is on synchron-
work extremely exciting because there is a call for pioneers to build
ising supply and demand, for instance by using apps. Packaging
up knowledge and forge new markets. At Landbell Group, we bring
made from renewable raw materials is another area. And there are
together experts who do exactly that every day: demonstrating the
various gaming approaches designed to encourage consumers to
immediate benefit of the circular economy.
switch to sustainable buying behaviour. Mr Schulz, thank you for talking to us. Can Landbell Group help change awareness in society? Schulz: As a B2B service provider, we are primarily focused on bringing about a shift in thinking among our direct customers: the producers. But we also explain to consumers how recycling works and how individuals can get involved. In Portugal, we set up a training centre for kindergarten and schoolchildren. In the UK, we have organised concerts with free entry for people who bring an old electrical appliance with them for recycling. These are projects that draw attention to the issue and help raise awareness. We want people to think for themselves about the contribution they are able and willing to make. And we promote a dialogue to develop ideas for the circular economy together with government, industry and society.
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WHY CHOOSE LANDBELL GROUP? The concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) makes companies responsible for the collection and treatment of their products and associated packaging at the end of their life cycle. It can help companies minimise their impact on the environment, reduce resource-related risks and drive sustainable growth.
At Landbell Group, we …
… THINK AHEAD YOUR CHALLENGE: Companies can see the risks in their linear economy models,
… SIMPLIFY
but the potential of the circular economy is not yet clear.
YOUR CHALLENGE: When it comes
OUR ANSWER: Our expertise and
to product and packaging waste,
entrepreneurial drive can help you
manufacturers and distributors face complex regulatory issues, costs and CSR concerns. OUR ANSWER: We provide comprehensive take-back solutions to future-proof your business and help you concentrate on your core competencies.
… ARE HOLISTIC YOUR CHALLENGE: Compliance varies starkly from country to country. The chemical, pharmaceutical and electronics industries, for example, face highly complex compliance obligations. OUR ANSWER: We offer integrated and cross-border services to reduce the costs of complexity.
adapt your business model successfully.
Take-Back Solutions
WE WANT TO GIVE BACK
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On average, consumers keep their electronics for less than four years before buying a new model. These consumption habits not only produce an increasing amount of electronic waste, but also generate a loss of raw materials in the form of discarded fridges, TVs or mobile devices. Effective take-back solutions can recover the value of such materials by recycling them and re-entering them into the product cycle. Landbell Group organises the collection and treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), batteries and packaging for industry and commerce. We operate 35 take-back systems worldwide and offer reliable, multinational solutions to our customers.
Take-Back Solutions
Our achievements:
3,000,000 tonnes 50,000 tonnes of batteries collected
of WEEE collected
7,000,000 tonnes of packaging collected
TAKE-BACK SOLUTIONS Producers all over the world face increasingly complex compliance obligations for the take-back and treatment of their products, and must comply with complicated sales and transport packaging regulations. To deal with these challenges effectively and ensure compliance across borders, Landbell Group offers customers a one-stop shop: a range of services and solutions to meet all of their needs.
Companies are legally obliged to organise and finance the end-of-
exactly what they need from our suite of services: from single
life treatment of the products they place on the market in Europe
take-back services for small amounts of waste to holistic, world-
and other countries. The so-called extended producer responsibility
wide concepts. Our expert teams take on the legal obligations of
(EPR) legislation applies to many streams and mandates specific
manufacturers and distributors and manage the collection, sorting
regulations for electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, and
and recycling of their products and packaging at selected local
sales and transport packaging. Since each country has different
treatment facilities.
legislation and regulations, EPR presents particular challenges for companies operating globally. To meet the needs of diverse
We offer international companies or large groups tailored solutions
industries, Landbell Group has been focusing on the development
to streamline their supply chain and lessen administrative burdens.
of bespoke take-back solutions since 1995. Companies can choose
We also work to reduce invoice volumes to increase efficiency.
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Additionally, our IT tools simplify our customers’ data and reporting
Establishing successful solutions across borders
duties and, as a result, make their systems and processes leaner and
Given that we operate 35 individual take-back schemes across borders,
more powerful.
we can provide international solutions for even the most challenging waste streams, such as batteries. Relatively small volumes of batteries
Through our long-standing experience in the take-back sector, we
are collected per country at high cost, but the European network
have established local teams of experts throughout the countries in
we have built provides us with the critical mass needed to make this
which we operate. We ensure compliance directly in the 15 countries
activity work.
that account for 75 per cent of the regulated market in Europe. This also means that we can respond to special requests from
Our ability to manage both individual and complex requests
our customers very quickly – and many of them praise us for the
efficiently was the reason an international online retailer of
individual take-back solutions that we have put in place for them.
electronic products chose to work with us. The company has a large market share in several European countries and found
In Italy, for example, we work with one of the largest fast-food chains,
it difficult to track its regulatory responsibilities in a constantly
ensuring that defective kitchen appliancers are collected and replaced
changing legal environment. Landbell Group took over all of
whenever needed. As the restaurants operate 24 hours a day, seven
the company’s compliance obligations, helping the retailer to
days a week, we have established a swift replacement process of
concentrate on its core business. In 2016, in Germany alone, we
merely 30 minutes, regardless of whether the outlet is in a remote
organised the take-back of nearly 2.5 million kilograms of paper
location or a historic city centre.
and cardboard, as well as over 100,000 kilograms of plastics.
Find out more about our take-back solutions at www.landbell-group.com/#Solutions
Three questions for Umberto Raiteri, Head of Take-Back Solutions Why do your customers choose
our customers, to whom we provide
contributes to the reduction of waste
Landbell Group?
high-quality services. I think this is due
by keeping secondary raw materials
Our knowledge and our experience
to the stability of our teams, which helps
on the market for as long as possible
allow us to respond to special requests
us keep and strengthen our expertise
without a loss of quality. This has a
very quickly. At Landbell Group,
over a long time. We are also open with
positive economic impact as it reduces
customers get all the services they need
our customers and partners, and with
dependence on limited and therefore
in-house, whether they are looking for
the authorities. This has earned us the
expensive raw materials. We want
an international solution, additional
trust and respect of all stakeholders
to help our customers reduce their
consulting or software solutions. We can
in the industry. Thanks to our people
environmental impact and make them
even cope with special emergencies:
and skills, we are also unique. We have
less dependent on market fluctuations.
during shipment, for example, one
established our operational excellence
What’s more, we invest heavily in
of our customer’s containers went over-
since day one. Because of this excellence,
quality. We only work with fully certified
board and printer cartridges spilled into
we are growing in scope and moving
recyclers who meet the recycling
the sea. We reacted very quickly and
into new products and countries all the
recovery rates that allow us to put more
came up with an effective take-back
time. We are significant players in almost
recyclable materials back into the system.
solution for our client. We collected
every country we operate in and we have
printer cartridges from beaches in
established a strong base on which we
France, Ireland, Spain and the UK.
continue to build.
What achievements are you
How does Landbell Group engineer
particularly proud of?
the circular economy?
Our customers trust us. We don’t take
Our mission is very clear: we want to
risks or make compromises. We have
recycle and return valuable materials
very long-standing relationships with
into economic circulation. Take-back
Consulting Services
LET US BE YOUR GUIDE
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As raw materials become scarcer, policymakers are aiming to cut back on their use and reduce, reuse and recycle waste. In Europe, for example, a legislative proposal by the European Commission includes common EU targets to recycle 70 per cent of domestic waste by 2030 – current performance is at 44 per cent. Against this backdrop, producers, manufacturers and distributors are confronted with more and more complex extended producer responsibility obligations. This is especially true for international companies that need to comply with different legal requirements in their respective markets for chemical and environmental compliance. Landbell Group offers a comprehensive one-stop shop for services and consulting: we manage compliance for companies of all sizes and from all industries, and provide bespoke solutions that perfectly match our customers’ needs.
Consulting Services
What makes us different?
20 years
of consultancy expertise
+ 5 environmental services including WEEE, batteries, packaging, RoHS and REACH
More than
40 countries covered
CONSULTING SERVICES Environmental and chemical compliance are subject to constant development: legal restrictions change on a regular basis, business is becoming more international. Whether companies are looking for take-back services in their home country or an opportunity to outsource their global chemical compliance obligations, Landbell Group offers services, consulting, strategy and software. And we do all of this in-house.
While many companies are looking for practical solutions to comply
our contribution to many senior committees and working groups
with their legal requirements, their specific needs vary greatly –
makes our knowledge of this legislation second to none.
depending on the industry and countries they operate in, the company size or the market where they want to launch their products.
One area of expertise where we excel is chemical compliance for
This is where Landbell Group makes a difference: from pre-registration
ised services purely for this sector. With our core team of professionals
to reporting, we advise and support our customers and provide
and a network of partners and associates all over the world, we are
comprehensive consulting services for REACH, RoHS, WEEE, waste
able to deliver end-to-end compliance solutions, ease market access
packaging, batteries and other related legislation. Our active
and provide our customers with genuine competitive advantages.
involvement in the development of the European regulations and
For example, when a large American company planned to launch a
pharmaceutical companies, to whom we provide a range of custom-
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new chemical substance on the European market, they were uncertain whether to outsource or retain control of production. As the go-to people for REACH in the pharmaceutical industry, they turned to us for advice. After an in-depth analysis of their capacities and the EU regulatory landscape, we advised against outsourcing production in order to maintain control over the registration and put-on-market processes. The company followed our advice and acknowledged that doing this significantly helped their positioning and the success of the new product. Let us reduce red tape Landbell Group monitors regulatory changes which could affect our customers’ legal obligations, covering everything from contract law to product labelling. We make sure international companies meet all
Three questions for Grant Kinsman, Head of Consulting Services
their legal requirements in the respective markets and reduce the red tape that they face. Furthermore, companies which don’t have a legal
In a nutshell, what are the benefits of working with
entity in Europe can make use of the Landbell Only Representative
Landbell Group?
service, which allows non-EU enterprises to pre-register and register
As chemical or environmental legislation is complicated
substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) through an
and varies from market to market, we give our customers
Only Representative who acts on their behalf.
the certainty that they are compliant in all the countries where they operate. This lifts a great burden from their
Bespoke solutions for every business
shoulders. But we also help them rethink their processes,
Thanks to our broad experience in the consulting sector, we are
enabling them to develop solutions away from a linear
able to offer customised and practical solutions for both small and
economy towards a more circular one.
large companies. While small and medium-sized enterprises make use of our standard registration and consultancy services, our larger
How do you encourage your customers to implement
international customers are increasingly looking for individual
a more circular economic approach?
consultancy proposals. Landbell Group offers a transparent approach
Our current industrial model – which is mainly based
to consultancy. Depending on the task, we pull in our experts from
on producing and then disposing of products – and a
our product stewardship, compliance solutions, global take-back,
diminishing supply of resources are two factors which
audit, quality or circular economy consultancy teams. We can then
make me think there is huge potential in the recycling
build customised programmes for the take-back of mobile phones or
and reuse of raw materials. We want to help our customers
lithium batteries on a global scale or offer software solutions based
regain control of their entire product life cycle and get
upon an analysis of a company’s individual needs.
their raw materials back into production again. Apart from saving materials, this will make them less susceptible to
Our customers appreciate our services and trust us with their projects.
price fluctuations and enable them to offer high-quality
We also get very positive feedback from other stakeholders:
products at competitive prices. With our support and
for instance, the ECHA has praised the high-quality implementation
guidance, this is the strategy that we hope customers
of regulations that we provide.
will adopt to engineer the circular economy.
We want our consulting services to help our customers make the
Can you give one example of consulting you are
most of their resources and derive maximum value from sustainable
particularly satisfied with?
business models which can then contribute to the circular economy.
A large pharmaceutical company in the US asked us to
Companies that want to achieve a closed-loop supply chain,
develop a chemical inventory software module for them.
with products being returned after use, can benefit from reduced
This tool saved them a lot of money and made their
production costs and less dependency on volatile commodity
processes leaner and easier to handle. Shortly after
markets. Managing reverse logistics also prepares companies to
we delivered it, they told us how satisfied they were:
go one step further beyond the limits of the linear economy.
“Boy, we can always rely on you to do the right thing for us!” It was a great compliment to receive.
Find out more about our consulting services at www.landbell-group.com/#Solutions
Software Solutions
WE THINK AHEAD
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Upcycling, recycling, sharing – a circular economy encourages innovative approaches to minimise human impact on the environment, save resources and reduce waste. The logistics behind these ideas are rather complex: for example, to make food-sharing services work, products with a short shelf life must be purchased extremely quickly. Likewise, companies that aim to base a business on remanufacturing electronic devices will have to organise the take-back and management of these resources. Once these challenges can be overcome, switching towards a circular economy can help improve existing business models or even create completely new ones. Thinking ahead, Landbell Group offers tailored IT solutions that can have a direct impact on long-term business success.
Software Solutions
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS By 2020, up to 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet. The digital transformation is reshaping the economy by enabling new ways of interacting with suppliers, partners and customers. At the same time, it is also paving the way for the circular economy. As materials and products can be tracked along the supply chain, companies will be able to organise reverse logistics for products at the end of their life cycle, converting this potential waste into a valuable resource. Our individual software solutions help key players in the circular economy to comply with new requirements and adapt to future business models.
At Landbell Group, we know how to transform complexity into
Our software solutions cover services such as take-back and trans-
simplicity. Our suite of digital solutions is based on long-established
action management, automatic pick-up allocation, traceability,
expertise in managing waste streams for producers, compliance
reporting and financial management. We also provide our customers
schemes and waste operators. As a result, we offer a broad range
with the tools to manage their compliance obligations, including
of standard programs which can easily be customised according
customer invoicing. Our software is available for multiple regulations,
to the different requirements of our customers. We are currently
languages and currencies.
active in more than 15 countries across Europe, as well as in North and South America.
Overall benefits of the digital transformation More efficient collaboration and knowledge sharing Better tracking of materials
Improved logistics set-ups
Increased use of renewable energy
Automated transaction management
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Take-back 2.0
Landbell Group provides other bespoke solutions such as web
One of our most successful products is a suite of services for the
interfaces that manufacturers can use to offer take-back to their
circular economy: a cloud-based platform which covers the full
customers. This tool can be used to request pick-ups, print labels
range of environmental compliance and reverse chain automation
or order additional services such as secure destruction of data
software. This off-the-shelf product is quick to set up and easy to
and tracking by serial number.
use. It is also a well-tested, reliable solution that is easily scalable to cover additional requirements. While this cloud solution was initially
Click & Comply is another standardised solution that we offer for
designed for compliance schemes, it can also be tailored to meet
producers operating in various countries but with very small
the needs of producers and waste operators.
obligations. It helps them to manage their obligations quickly and easily online.
Find out more about our software solutions at www.landbell-group.com/#Solutions
Three questions for Christophe Pautrat, Head of Software Solutions Which customer groups benefit from
experience in this field. We reduce
them by providing the IT framework
your expertise?
the learning curve for new companies
they needed and delivering a full
The majority of our software products
and offer software and guidance to
enterprise resource planning tool.
are used by compliance schemes and
established companies to make their
producers. These clients need efficient
systems and processes more efficient.
What is your USP?
solutions for managing huge quantities
Furthermore, when it comes to individual
Landbell Group has the only commercial,
of data and transactions. Additionally,
take-back solutions or complex compli-
off-the-shelf digital solutions which
producers want individual solutions
ance tasks, we also benefit from the
are reliable and stable. They make the
for take-back or reporting. We also
broad expertise within our Group.
circular economy a reality for all. Through
work with waste operators who simply
We use all these advantages, coupled
our experience, we know and understand
want an effective operations manage-
with more than a decade of experience
most scenarios and can react to new
ment tool. Finally, we can also support
in developing bespoke software, to
ones fast. And we are truly global – we
authorities and registries, as our software
provide customers with cost-effective
are not surprised by new countries or
provides the infrastructure on which
and reliable solutions, as well as sound
regulations. Our off-the-shelf solutions
waste management and compliance
advice.
can be easily tailored to meet the needs
systems can be built. We can use our
of our customers.
platform to develop national registries
In South America, for example, we are
or “black boxes”, for example.
currently supporting a compliance scheme which specialises in the
What are the most important benefits
take-back of lamps. They needed a
for your customers?
tool to help them run their operations,
Both newcomers to this sector and more
as their country is large and sparsely
experienced companies can benefit
populated and issues such as taxation
extensively from our long-standing
are extremely complex. We helped
Locations
WE OFFER INTEGRATED SERVICES ACROSS BORDERS:
Locations Clients Australia
Croatia
Israel
Portugal
Turkey
Austria
Czech Republic
Italy
Romania
United Arab Emirates
Barbados
Denmark
Japan
Singapore
United Kingdom
Belgium
Finland
Luxembourg
Slovakia
United States of
Brazil
France
Malta
South Africa
America
Bulgaria
Germany
Namibia
Spain
Vietnam
Canada
Hong Kong
Netherlands
Sweden
Chile
Hungary
Norway
Switzerland
China
Ireland
Poland
Taiwan
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* Landbell Group owns a 30 per cent stake in SEWA, a 50 per cent stake in Ecommunity and a 20 per cent stake in WEEE Netherlands.
Green Alley Award
Key facts on the Green Alley Award
Founded in
2013
600
1st
start-up award focusing on the circular economy
applicants
from
52so farcountries
WONDERFUL WASTE! The circular economy has enormous potential, which is why so many young entrepreneurs are coming up with excellent ideas and innovative concepts for turning waste into a resource. The Green Alley Award puts them centre stage. It promotes groundbreaking solutions in the fields of resource conservation, material recovery and reuse, recycling management and COâ‚‚ savings. Landbell Group wants to encourage new ways of thinking, so applicants are offered strategic support, networking opportunities and advice on how to enter the circular economy across Europe. Here are three of the previous award winners:
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Sulapac®: Replacing plastic with wood Plastic is in almost everything we use – and of the 8.3 billion tonnes that have been produced since 1950, 6.3 billion have already become waste. To kick the plastic habit, the Finnish start-up Sulapac has created an innovative packaging solution made of wood from sustainably managed Nordic forests. The new material can be used in all common manufacturing processes as a real alternative to plastics. The big difference: it is fully biodegradable and decomposes in under 30 days. www.sulapac.com
Green City Solutions: Providing fresh air in urban areas The German start-up has combined a moss installation with IoT technology to provide clean air and reduce urban heat. A single “City Tree” does the work of 275 trees: it absorbs 100 kg of CO₂ annually, thereby ensuring clean air as well as a pleasant urban environment. The City Tree also monitors air quality and issues improvement reports, while its smart technology enables location-based advertising for business partners. The installation is already used in Europe and Asia. https://greencitysolutions.de/en
Adaptavate: Redesigning building materials With its innovative approach to replacing conventional plasterboard with breathable and recyclable panels, the British start-up Adaptavate won the 2015 Green Alley Award. Its product Breathaboard is made from up to 75 per cent agricultural waste and is fully compostable. Furthermore, its breathable nature improves the indoor climate of homes, reducing pollutants and the occurence of mould or mildew. www.adaptavate.com
RePack: Reducing packaging waste E-commerce is growing rapidly and so is the amount of packaging used. Against this backdrop, the founders of the Finnish start-up RePack have developed a multipath system that allows consumers to send back their reusable packaging. As an incentive, customers receive a voucher which they can use for their next online purchase. RePacks are made from durable materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene and cardboard. They can be used up to 20 times and are professionally recovered at the end of their life cycle. About 30 companies currently use RePack to send their products. www.originalrepack.com
Milestones
MILESTONES From Mainz to the rest of the world: with its desire to innovate, Landbell reshaped the German recycling market. The company is now one of the key players in the circular economy.
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1995–2007: Since 2014: International growth First steps and successes 1995: Landbell, a take-back scheme 2014: European Recycling Platform (ERP) 1998:
operator for specific materials,
joins Landbell Group. ERP provides
is founded in Mainz, Germany.
international compliance services for WEEE, batteries and packaging.
The company develops its own recycling scheme in cooperation
2015:
2003:
specialises in software solutions Landbell’s dual system is approved
for managing compliance activities
by the state of Hesse. As the
and waste management operations.
second compliance scheme for packaging, the company breaks
2016:
in environmental as well as chemical The company moves into new
regulatory compliance and provides
business areas: take-back solutions
services for REACH, CLP, Biocides,
for specific materials, WEEE, waste
RoHS and WEEE.
management and deposit schemes for disposable cans and bottles.
2006:
H2 compliance is acquired. The company has renowned expertise
the monopoly in Germany.
2005:
Prodigentia becomes a member of Landbell Group. The company
with the German Lahn-Dill district.
2017:
Landbell Group concludes a strategic partnership agreement
Landbell is approved nationally.
with DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics provider. The aim is to create a one-stop shop for supply chain management and producer
2008–2013: 2017: Expanding the portfolio 2008: Landbell EASy is launched as the 2009:
Click & Comply (C&C) is launched in Germany. C&C is a web portal for manufacturers and retailers to comply with national obligations
first online shop for packaging
for packaging, WEEE and batteries
compliance.
all over Europe.
The company expands its portfolio to offer global services with selected partners.
2013:
responsibility compliance.
The Green Alley Award is founded to support start-ups in the fields of recycling and the circular economy.
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