Not many companies can say that they have shaped the way entire industries think for 35 years. For us, this anniversary is therefore not only a milestone, but also an opportunity to put the development of the circular economy and its significance for companies today into context.
From regulation to innovation – how it all began
Our beginnings date back to the early 1990s, when extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging became increasingly important for companies. Even then, it was clear that individual measures were not enough. Functioning systems that sensibly combine collection, sorting and recycling are crucial.
What initially emerged as a reaction to regulatory requirements quickly developed into an independent business model – based on the circular economy.
Today, the vision of a world without waste is not just a claim on paper for us, but the basis of our actions. For many years, we have been demonstrating that resource conservation and economic success can go hand in hand – through closed material cycles, efficient collection systems, modern sorting technologies and high-quality recyclates.
In doing so, we always work closely with the real requirements of the market. We support companies throughout Europe in implementing regulatory requirements, increasing material efficiency and achieving sustainability goals.
Services that have grown with the market
Over the past 35 years, we have continuously developed our service portfolio. In addition to classic recycling solutions, we now offer, among other things:
- Comprehensive waste management solutions for companies
- Strategic and operational consulting in the area of sustainability
- Take-back and reverse logistics solutions
- Digital tools for managing environmental, waste and CO₂ data
- Modern sorting facilities and certified secondary raw materials
This shows: We don’t just react to changes in the market – we actively shape them.
Looking ahead
For us, 35 years of Interzero is not a conclusion, but a starting point. The coming years will bring new challenges – from increasing regulatory requirements to the transformation of entire value chains.
Our approach remains unchanged: Together with our customers, we develop solutions that combine ecological responsibility and economic benefit.
Because our experience shows that the circular economy works – if it is implemented consistently.
Find out more about 35 years of Interzero and our development in the international market.
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And discover how we are actively shaping the circular economy in Europe.
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About Interzero:
Interzero is one of the leading service providers for closing product, material and logistics loops and an innovation leader in plastics recycling with the largest sorting capacity in Europe. Under the guiding principle of “zero waste solutions”, the company supports over 80,000 customers across Europe in the responsible handling of recyclable materials, helping them to improve their own sustainability performance and conserve primary resources. With around 2,000 employees, the company generates a turnover of over one billion euros (2021). According to Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Interzero’s recycling activities saved 1.04 million tons of greenhouse gases and 8.09 million tons of primary raw materials compared to primary production in 2024 alone. As a pioneer for the circular economy, Interzero is the winner of the German Sustainability Award 2024 and the corresponding special prize in the transformation field “Resources”. Further information can be found at www.interzero.at .
Find out more in our current brochure on ” resources SAVED by recycling “
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