EAD and ZusammenHaus e. V. are implementing a joint project for increased recycling
The municipal services department (EAD) and the association ZusammenHaus e. V. an innovative project for waste prevention and resource conservation in the Lincoln housing estate implemented recycling shelf. In a central basement room of the residential project, all 100 residents can now batteries, CDs, small electrical appliances, corks, light bulbs, spray cans, and used textiles conveniently and separately dispose of donations for KAGEL, the department store of opportunities.
The aim is to increase collection rates, shorten disposal routes and awareness of the circular economy raise
Schellenberg: "With the recycling shelf, we reach more people"
“The circular economy is based on a production and consumption model that focuses on sharing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling materials and products,” explains City Treasurer André Schellenberg. “With the circular economy shelves, we want to reach and support more people. This will increase collection rates and eliminate the need for trips to special recycling centers.”
Regular emptying and dedicated contact persons on site
The collection boxes for small electrical appliances and KAGEL donations are available on-site Designated contact personswho can arrange for emptying directly with the EAD (waste management company) if needed. Special waste such as fluorescent tubes or polystyrene is also collected separately.
The project originated from an initiative by Nils Roßkopf, an employee of the EAD waste management consultancy, who bachelor's degree designed
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/stip)
