EAD and ZusammenHaus e. V. are implementing a joint project for increased recycling
The municipal services department (EAD) and the association ZusammenHaus e. V. have implemented an innovative project for waste prevention and resource conservation in the Lincoln housing estate : the recycling shelf . In a central basement room of the residential project, all 100 residents can now conveniently and separately dispose of batteries, CDs, small electrical appliances, corks, light bulbs, spray cans, and used textiles – as well as drop off donations for KAGEL , the department store of opportunities.
The aim is to increase collection rates , shorten disposal routes and raise awareness of the circular economy
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 regularly full at the ZusammenHaus community center. Designated contact persons are available on-site who 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 designed the recycling shelf as part of his bachelor's degree . Further recycling shelves in Darmstadt are already being planned
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/stip)
