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Read moreResidual waste is all waste that is not collected separately for recycling or reuse. It often ends up in the incinerator. This costs money, provides no raw materials and causes CO2 emissions.
First of all, less residual waste means less cost. Incineration is expensive, especially compared to recycling. Proper separation keeps valuable streams out of residual waste and saves on processing.
In addition, less residual waste also means less CO2 emissions, because less has to be burned. And the more you reuse, the fewer new raw materials are needed. So you contribute directly to a circular economy.
The first step is: better separation. Many valuable materials still disappear unnecessarily into the residual waste bin. With the right tools you help your team to be smarter about waste.
Milgro developed practical tools that you can use immediately. Think of clear separation posters and a guide with tips per waste stream to make waste separation visible, understandable and easy.
Imagine a world where every kilo of waste finds its way back into the cycle and the term "residual waste" becomes obsolete. This is not a utopia, but a feasible reality that we can work toward together.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
In this new series "A look at waste from..." we look beyond the borders of the Netherlands and Belgium. For how do other cities and countries deal with their waste streams? What can we learn from them-and what can we not learn from them?