Carmo is working systematically to increase the efficiancy in the use of our ressources – and waste sorting and recycling are key elements. It is common sense – both for the environment and the economy.
Waste sorting of plastic and other waste
Before we started waste sorting, most of our waste was incinerated or used as landfill. Carmo has sorted its waste systematically since May 2021, e.g. through Stena Recycling. Thereby, we continuously reduce our environmental impact. We are always looking for further opportunities to sorte the waste plastic in more fractions in order for even more waste to be recycled.
In 2023, Carmo started a cooperation with the Swedish bag producer Hinza. Each year, Hinza will transform a minimum of 10 tons of Carmo’s surplus plastic into designer bags. Currently (May 2024), this has resulted in a reduced environmental impact of 37 tons emitted CO2.
A reduced environmental impact of 226 tons of emitted CO2 since 2021
Overall, we have reduced the environmental impact by approximately 226 tons of emitted CO2 in the period May 1 2021 to April 30 2024.
The diagram below shows the annual reduction of the environmental impact of CO2 in the period May 1st 2021 to April 30th 2024.
Plastic waste and recycling
Plastic waste and recycling are basic elements in Carmo’s sustainability strategy. We are determined to reduce our environmental footprint and increase our efficiency by optimising our ressource management.
Since we introduced our waste sorting initiative in May 2021, we have made great progress. Our environmental station is where we sort the plastic waste in several different fractions, and we use an equally careful method for processing other waste. This enables us to ensure that as much plastic as possible is recycled and that other types of waste are handled responsibly in line with current standards and practices.
Recycling of surplus material and inlets
Surplus material and inlet from the production is collected, grinded and recycled in-line in all productions where is is possible. When we design new plastic componentsproduktioner, we optimize the production process to keep the surplus material at a minimum. In this way, we reduce the waste and optimize the use of the ressources.
