Remondis, Glass Recycling – Germany

The Project “REMONDIS Recycling CO2 Emissions Reductions from Glass Recycling, Germany” is developed by REMONDIS Recycling Group.

The Project has been reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its recycling glass waste activities by reducing the energy consumption that would otherwise be required for the production of glass products made of virgin material. The output capacity of the glass recycling plant in Essen is 160.000 tons/year. The total GHG emission reductions for the 5 years crediting period (2020-2025) are estimated at 4,315 tCO2e. The annual average GHG emission estimation is 863 tCO2e. T This energy efficiency project is reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a pre-cullet process with less carbon intensive processes using glass waste than the usually used in glass production plants using virgin raw inputs. The participants of the Project recognize that this project activity is a model for other similar glass recycling facilities in Europe, which deliver sustainable development, and it contributes also to the social development growth of local comunity through employment opportunities and technology impact. Therefore, the Project contributes to the achievemnt of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as Climate Action (SDG 13), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).