clozed loop™:
Evaluate, optimise, implement

In light of new regulations, including the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) and the ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), it’s becoming increasingly important that companies design their products and packaging to be recyclable and contribute to the recycling process.

Prepare your company for the future
with clozed loop™

In a world where sustainability and resource efficiency are becoming more and more vital, clozed loop™ offers a comprehensive solution that covers the entire recycling process. From the collection of products and packaging at the end of their service life to the provision of high-quality secondary raw materials, we’re here to provide support during every step of the process and ensure that it is implemented to the highest standards. At the end of this carefully coordinated process, you will have a high-quality secondary raw material at your disposal that can be seamlessly integrated into the manufacture of new products of equivalent value.

Our closed-loop approach ensures that your materials are reused efficiently, thereby making a meaningful contribution to the conservation of resources.

A brief overview of our services

Supplying recycled material ready for reuse
Advice on the recyclability of your products and packaging
Detailed analysis with the aim of optimising packaging design
Training and education on legal requirements and practical solutions
Development of bespoke take-back systems
Management of the logistics involved in collecting, sorting and processing waste with a view to conserving resources
Coordination of all participants in the process to ensure that it runs smoothly
Implementation, monitoring and optimisation of all process steps

The benefits of clozed loop™ for you

Compliance with key PPWR obligations clozed loop™ is designed to help you meet the requirements of the PPWR

Resource security Access to recycled materials that can be returned directly to the production cycle

Support the SDGs closed loop™ makes a significant contribution to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 12

Stand out as a trailblazer With clozed loop™, you can position yourself as a pioneer in your industry and stay ahead of future market demands

Sustainability is good for your image Implementing clozed loop™ strengthens your company’s image as a leader in terms of sustainability and recycling

Reduce the use of primary raw materials By recycling materials within a self-contained resource cycle, clozed loop™ reduces the demand for new primary raw materials

Secure access to valuable secondary raw materials and implement a sustainable, legally compliant and forward-thinking approach.

From waste to resource –
clozed loop™ at a glance

Stages in the cycle: Our clozed loop™ recycling system ensures that the materials in products and packaging are used sustainably. Manufacturers and retailers place products on the market. After use by consumers, these products are discarded as waste and collected by efficient systems. This waste is carefully sorted and processed, resulting in valuable secondary raw materials that are used to manufacture new products. These products are then returned to the market, closing the resource cycle, or loop, and helping to pave the way for an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient future.

clozed loop™: evaluate, optimise, implement

Our three-step process for sustainable recycling and circular resource management:

Step one:
Evaluate

Our experts work with you to assess the recyclability of your products and packaging. Take advantage of our tailored recommendations to help you optimise your packaging design. We offer an initial consultation and carry out a detailed analysis. On request, we can provide you with a certificate based on laboratory results. We also train your team and can arrange site visits so that you are optimally prepared for future requirements.

Step Two:
Optimise

Based on the assessment, we work with you to develop tailor-made solutions to optimise your processes. If your packaging is licensed through Germany’s dual waste collection system, we make sure it’s recycled sustainably after collection. If your business isn’t part of the dual system, we will develop a bespoke take-back system for you so that we can establish a closed resource cycle. We decide on an appropriate collection system with a schedule to suit you and handle all of the logistics, from the collection point to the production of new products.

Step Three:
Implement

On completion of a successful test phase, we work with you to fully implement clozed loop™. We coordinate all the parties involved and ensure that the process of recycling your products or packaging runs smoothly. Our support doesn’t end at the implementation stage. We continuously monitor the process and adjust it as needed so that it benefits you in the long term.

Want to know more about clozed loop™?

Best Practice example: clozed loop™ in the architectural coatings industry

With more than ten years of experience in the take-back and recovery of recyclable materials in the architectural coatings industry, Zentek has established a closed-loop system for empty plastic buckets. After use, the buckets are deposited at central collection points, then picked up by Zentek and its partners, sorted and processed for recycling. The recycled material is then used to manufacture new PP buckets. Companies that want to be part of this sustainable circular system are very welcome to participate. Find out more on our website: Closed-loop recycling of plastic buckets (text in German only).

Stay ahead of the competition: Webinars for your company

We offer regular webinars to help you and your team prepare as effectively as possible for the upcoming changes in legislation. In these training sessions, we explain the content and requirements of legal regulations and present practical solutions you can use to comply with them successfully.

Take the first step towards a sustainable future – book a clozed loop™ consultant now!

Prepare your company for the future!

With clozed loop™, you don’t just satisfy legal requirements, you also benefit from a sustainable, future-oriented solution. Your personal contact will be on hand to provide support, while we ensure your materials are expertly recycled. Let us help you play an active role in resource conservation, and position your company as a sustainability leader.

Your contact Jonas Poulissis-Schneider will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a quotation.