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®SuperDrecksKëscht�r Betriber

1. Managing waste sustainably, safely and in accordance with the law

2. We have the right solutions - regardless of whether the waste is commercial, industrial or domestic

3. Our seal of quality confirms our competitiveness

4. The key to sustainability is the successful avoidance of waste

5. Resourcen-efficient, ecological practices help reduce costs

6. Product overview

7. Reverse consumption – how to find the right partner

1. Managing waste sustainably, safely and in accordance with the law

2. We have the right solutions - regardless of whether the waste is commercial, industrial or domestic

3. Our seal of quality confirms our competitiveness

4. The key to sustainability is the successful avoidance of waste

5. Resourcen-efficient, ecological practices help reduce costs

6. Product overview

7. Reverse consumption – how to find the right partner

Ecological waste-management based

on the SuperDrecksKëscht® model

Ecological waste-management based

on the SuperDrecksKëscht® model

Managing waste sustainably, safely and in accordance with the law

Our commercial waste-management plan specifically fulfils the following tasks established in article 27, section 2 of the corresponding law on waste management:

a) The use of procedures and products designed to avoid the creation of waste;

b) Separate collection of different fractions of waste to ensure their maximum recyclability;

c) Recycling or disposal of different fractions of waste in plant systems that use the best technology available;

d) Documenting procedures designed to ensure the transparent tracking of waste-flows;

e) Training and consciousness-raising for personnel involved in waste management.

How can a commercial organisation whose main interest is not in the management of waste, but rather in the manufacture of products or the delivery of services, start fulfilling these requirements?

This is where the expert consultations provided by the people at SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber, count – for site operators, commercial enterprises and institutions that require permanent access to free advice and long-term support in their efforts to ensure the practical implementation of a waste-management plan.

The Luxembourg chambers of trade and commerce are partners in the initiative of the country’s Ministry for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, which has been running successfully since 1992. The services of SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber (for site operators) offer important help to them as they implement Luxembourg’s country-wide plans for waste management and sustainable de-velopment, both of which aim to create an environmentally sound and energy/resource-efficient economy.

Dealing with waste nowadays places high demands on the producers of the material concerned. Current European legislation covering waste management, which dates from 21st March 2012, explicitly makes commercial organisations responsible for obser-ving the EU hierarchy of waste. This means that all waste products are to be managed in a preventative manner before preparation for reuse, recycling or other recovery pro-cesses (e.g. energy extraction), and before eventual disposal. The accent is therefore on the prevention of wastage and the subsequent management of resources.

Separate collection of materials and the avoidance of wastage - the two go together.

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Infotelefon: 488 216-1 Internet: www.sdk.lu

We have the right solutions - regardless of whether the waste is commercial, industrial or domestic

SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber was initially aimed mainly at craft-type manufacturers, but the service is now offered to organisations and institutions in both the private and public sectors. Examples include industry in general, the catering sector, banking, public sector organisations and schools, along with building sites. Our services are now also available, as of 2013, to residential properties with communal facilities.

Expert advice for ecological waste-management

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What does SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber consultation consist of?

l Waste-management concepts l Specific advice in the area of waste avoidance and reductionl Individual plans for the selective collection of all waste productsl Clean, safe storage for all waste products l Training and behavioural motivation of employeesl Information on the transparent tracking of product-flows for the purposes of resource-efficient recycling, use

and disposal.l Documentation and the drawing-up of “waste balance sheets”l Promotion of occupational health and safety

What can you do as the person in charge ?

l Ask about a SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber consultation for your waste-management system.l Draw up and implement a waste-management plan. This is a sustainability measure that helps reduce your costs.l Involve your employees in the implementation of your waste-management plan. Motivated employees are your

guarantee of quality.l Advertise on the basis of your environmentally-sustainable policies. Stress the ground-breaking credentials of

your organisation in this respect.

Building sites require special solutions designed to match the different phases of construction and the limited space available. The cooperation of all the parties involved (clients, architects, engineers, construction firms and waste collectors) is a prerequisite for a good outcome. The impartial provision of know-how is another important part of the expert role of SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber.

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Our seal of quality confirms our competitiveness

Its criteria include the implementation of preventive measures, the separate collection of all materials and the en-vironmentally sustainable storage and processing of the products concerned by an authorised disposal organisation that guarantees high standards of practice and transparent disposal procedures. This is in addition to an environ-mentally aware approach to management; i.e. one designed to keep employees involved and informed, while taking environmental targets into account when selecting suppliers and service providers.

Waste management must be correctly documented to ensure that it can be clearly tracked. This includes logging evidence of environmentally sustainable processing, while maintaining a “quantity balance sheet” of the individual substances involved.

Fulfilment of the label criteria is verified annually, and confirmed by the issuing of the corresponding certificate. Once an organisation has fulfilled the criteria on five consecutive occasions, it is awarded with a diploma and in-spected only at two-year intervals thereafter. This confirms that the organisation concerned has adopted a commit-ted and responsible approach to environmental issues.

What are the advantages, apart from added recognition of ecological cre-dentials, of obtaining SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber quality accreditation?

SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber (for site operators) bears the seal of quality for en-vironmentally sustainable waste-management. This is awarded by the Luxembourg Ministry for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, acting in conjunction with the country’s chambers of trade and commerce. The label certifies conformity with the in-ternational standard ISO 14024, which establishes the inspection procedures and requi-rements that test organisations must observe.

Virtually all service providers in Luxembourg City carry label certification.

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The economic aspectl The use of better-quality products, which therefore

have a longer service lifel The avoidance of waste and subsequent reduction in

the costs of disposal l A seal of quality that can be exploited for advertising

purposesl Customer loyalty built on trust

l Improved monitoring of operating procedures

The legal and social aspectl Permanently verifiable methods of disposall Employee health and safetyl Safe and environmentally sustainable storage of

hazardous substances

The quality label permits sustainable further development in the sense of resource efficiency and responsibility to future generations.

The quality label, which conforms to ISO 14024, constitutes an important part of the certification process for organisations and institutions that have already implemented a quality-control or environmental management system.

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The avoidance of waste is a top priority at both a national and European level. The reasons for this are obvious. Waste that does not exist in the first place has no environmental impact or economic cost.

Clever akafenProducts recommended by theSuperDrecksKëscht®

Ecologic lacquer and paint

Rechargeable batteries and accessories

Ecologic detergents Low-energy and durable lighting equipment

Ecologic school and office material

The key to sustainability is the successful avoidance of waste4.


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The first step is normally to avoid the use of packaging and wrapping materials. Reusable systems can be used to replace the disposable pallets or cartons used for tertiary and transport packaging. Other examples of avoidance strategies include the use of washable textiles and refillable pump sprays instead of aerosol cans. Modern technolo-gies, in areas such as painting and coating, allow the user to get by with smaller amounts of material. Refilling after use also constitutes a waste-avoidance strategy. Examples include the repair of pallets or the recycling of packaging materials for further in-house use.

Waste avoidance also reduces pollutants. Use products designed for limited environmental impact, such as coatings with a low solvent content. Environment-friendly products containing fewer hazardous substances can be identi-fied by their eco-labelling. As part of our Clever akafen (“Smart Purchasing” in Luxembourg dialect) initiative, this labelling applies to environment-friendly products such as batteries, light bulbs, paints, coatings, cleaning products and detergents, as well as school and office stationery. This initiative is aimed mainly at private consumers, although organisations can also benefit from it if they buy products from supermarkets and specialist stores or wish to pass the corresponding knowledge on to their own suppliers.

The avoidance of waste also includes such measures as the use of recycled paper and other recycled products, as these items consume fewer raw materials and less energy than their completely-new counterparts.

What are the advantages for your organisation?

Waste-avoidance initiatives make themselves felt, sooner or later, in a positive bottom line. This benefits both the environment as a whole and your organisation in particular.

The product information for SuperDrecksKëscht® and your individual waste-management concept both contain de-tailed tips on how to avoid waste and reuse existing materials. These tips are provided free of charge to all associated organisations.

www.clever-akafen.lu

Resource-efficient, ecological practices help reduce costs

Despite the availability of modern classification equipment, experience shows that separation of waste, by the consumer, at the collection stage has important ecological and economic advantages over mixed collection followed by subsequent sorting proce-dures. Materials pre-sorted for collection are easier and more efficient to recycle. There is greater potential for converting the substance directly into new raw material.

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➡ Example: packaging materials Packaging materials made of paper, cardboard and many types of plastic are easy to recycle, provided they are dry and clean. Impurities such as dust or liquids seriously limit, or even eliminate, the potential for recycling, leaving these materials suitable only for use as fuel.

➡ Example: edible oils and fats These can be transformed into high-quality biodiesel, for use in thermal power stations or motor vehicles. They must however contain no mineral oils, salad dressings, food residues or other impurities.

➡ Example: ÖKO-Pur oil-binder The insulating foam used in refrigeration devices can be recycled to supply ÖKO-Pur oil-binding agent. Every single kilo of ÖKO-Pur binder used represents a reduction of 250 kilos in CO2 emissions.

Recycling means savings in terms of energy and natural resources, along with climate protection and the efficient use of those resources. Thanks to intelligent reuse, SuperDrecksKëscht® completes the product cycle.

The disposal of residues that are no longer usable, or of blends of problematic substances, is also considerably more costly if the items concerned have not been sorted or classified first. Investments in collection infrastructure soon pay for themselves in this respect.

Clean and smooth waste-collection procedures also create a positive corporate image. Collection and storage con-tainers can now be prominently positioned, instead of being hidden away. This is particularly important if guests or customers are involved in the waste-sorting process.

Detailed tips on managing sorted waste, with particular reference to collection systems and suitable storage containers, can be found in the corresponding product information for SuperDrecksKëscht® and the individual waste-management concept, the drafting of which involves permanently-available SuperDrecksKëscht® expert advisers.

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Edible fats become biodiesel Insulating foam is transformed into ÖKO-Pur oil-binding agent

Eng Aktioun vum Ministär fir nohalteg Entwécklungan Infrastrukturen mat der Chambre des Métiersan der Chambre de Commerce

®SuperDrecksKëschtfir Betriber

Batteries, hydraulic fluids and electrical/electronic devices

InfolThese contain valuable metals.l They can also contain pollutants.l The collection of scrap items of equipment and used batteries is organised by the producer-mana ged systems Ecotrel asbl and Ecobatterien asbll Properly-managed disposal is of great importan-

ce, given the valuable materials that these items contain.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Help minimise energy consumption !➡ Use rechargeable batteries !➡ High quality means a long service life.

➡ Help to minimise pollutants and electromag-netic radiation.

➡ Check for the eco-labelling.➡ Use “green” energy!Environment-friendly recyclingl Adopt pre-sorting and classification as the first

step in recyclingl Adopt pre-sorting and classification as the first

step in recyclingl Recovery of metals and plasticsl Problematic elements are properly disposed of.l Certain toner-cartridges can be refilled.

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Product overviewwith information and tips on how to avoid and reduce waste,

along with guidelines for proper disposal and recycling

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Building-site waste

Infol Construction materials should have a long

service life. l Proper insulation reduces consumption of heat

energy.l Use energy-efficient building technology.l Consider eventual rebuilding, and even demoli-

tion, at the planning and construction stage.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡Avoid composite materials, as this makes dis-

mantling and recycling easier.➡ Avoid harmful-substance impurities (such as oil

and paint).

➡ Insulation made of natural or recycled materials is more environment-friendly.

➡ Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Always opt for low-waste alternatives.➡ Reusable packaging materials are often available.Environment-friendly recyclingl Mixed waste is difficult to recycle and expensive

to dispose of.l Keep collection clean and separate.l Mineral-based construction materials are easy

to recycle.l Problematic waste substances such as bitumen

need to be handled separately.

Infol DO NOT mix different types of glass!l DO NOT contaminate with earthenware, cera-

mic or similar materials!l Bottles and drinking vessels can be recycled as

glass containers.l Flat glass can be collected separately, and is

likewise easy to recycle.l Glass light bulbs must be handled separately,

especially if they are of a “problematic” type (e.g. energy-saving bulbs).

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Buy drinks in reusable bottles, rather than in

cans or disposable containers.➡ Minor damage to vehicle bumpers can be

repaired.

Environment-friendly recyclingl Properly-sorted glass containers can be con-

verted into a granulate material for use in the production of new bottles and glasses.

l Secondary raw materials obtained from old flat glass can be used to manufacture such items as glass insulating fibre or cellular “foam glass”.

l Glass from light bulbs can also be reused in industrial processes.

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Useful addresses :l www.ecobatterien.lul www.ecotrel.lul www.ulc.lul www.oeko.lul www.oekotopten.lul www.akut.lu


Useful addresses :l www.sdk.lu/de/Bau.htmll www.sdk.lu/fr/construction.htmll www.crtib.lu/leitfadenl www.oeko.lul www.akut.lu

5.Plastics

Infol These are normally based on petrochemicals. l Plastics made from renewable raw materials are

not necessarily more environment-friendly than those based on fossil sources.

l They are slow to biodegrade (as manifested in littering, both on land and at sea).

l They are slow to biodegrade (as manifested in littering, both on land and at sea).

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Employee reusable packaging materials!➡ Damage to buildings and vehicles can often be

repaired.

➡ The use of recycled plastics conserves resources.Environment-friendly recyclingl Many plastics are easy to recycle, provided they

are carefully sorted and properly labelled.l Clean, properly-sorted plastics help economical-

ly viable recycling.l Soiled, unidentified and mixed plastics – along

with composite materials – can normally be recycled only thermally (i.e. as a substitute fuel in energy production).

Metals

Infol The mining of metal ores is normally associa-

ted with considerable impact on nature and landscapes.

l The extraction of metals from their mineral ores is associated with the consumption of large amounts of energy.

l The extraction of certain metals also involves the use of toxic chemicals.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Natural reserves of metal ores are not inexhaustible.➡ Decomposed (oxidised) metal is released into

the environment, from where it is no longer recoverable.

➡ Re-utilisation wherever possible (e.g. via a recycled-materials exchange)

➡ Avoid the use of cans and tins by buying fresh or employing reusable containers

➡ Metal containers with harmful residues lead to accumulations of “problem” substances

Environment-friendly recyclingl Employ magnets to separate out ferrous metals,

or classify by specific weight.l Smelting of metals for their reuse in industryl Special handing of containers/packaging made

of problematic substances



Organic waste (food residues, garden refuse, wood)

Infol Residual refuse contains a high proportion of

organic waste.l The amount of kitchen waste exceeds that of

garden refuse, grass cuttings and wood. l Landfill and indiscriminate incineration are not

recommendable methods of waste disposal.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Given the global hunger crisis, the thro-

wing-away of food is not only unethical but also a waste of valuable resources.

➡ The recycling of organic waste provides resour-ces for producing energy.

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Useful addresses :l www.valorlux.lu

Useful addresses :l www.valorlux.lu


Colors/paints etc.in metal packaging


Useful addresses :l www.biogasvereenegung.lu



5.... organic waste

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ The production and use of compost also contri-

butes to reducing CO2.Environment-friendly recyclingl Most of Luxembourg’s biogas power plants also

use kitchen and food waste.l This biogas is used to produce heat and elec-

tricity, or is fed into the country’s natural-gas network.

l Garden waste and grass cuttings are compos-ted, while wood-based waste is turned into wood chips.

l Wood waste: Used to make wood-based mate-rials, or in the production of energy.



Paper / cardboard

Infol Although wood is renewable and available

virtually everywhere, the conscientious handling of this raw material is still important.

l The low weight of paper and cardboard makes them ideal packaging materials.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ The recycling of paper reduces the environ-

mental impact of its manufacture, with its high consumption of energy and fresh water. Trees and forests are conserved.

➡ Use recycled paper !➡ Reusable containers can help reduce the

consumption of packaging materials.

➡ Paper and cardboard cartons can often be reused several times.

➡ Print out electronic documents and e-mails only when strictly necessary!

Environment-friendly recyclingl Clean material is easier to recycle.l Short-fibre paper such as that used in dispo-

sable tissues reduces the quality of the recycled material.

l Waste paper is dissolved into a paste and cle-aned in various stages.

l After the mixing-in of fresh fibres, along with fillers and other additives, pressure and heat are applied to produce new paper.

Problematic items - chemicals/environmentally hazardous substances

Infol Always proceed with great care when handling

chemical substances. l Observe the safety-warning symbols and protec-

tive measures printed on the label.l Substances that suppose a hazard to health

may be concealed, as is the case with products containing mercury or asbestos.

l Waste containing substances that are hazardous to health should be correctly marked, preferably with the original label.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Use alternative methods or products (such as

detergents with the Clever akafen / “Smart Purchasing” label).

➡ In the case of pesticides, mechanical means

of extermination can be used to replace toxic substances.

➡ Preventive and protective measures can make the subsequent use of chemical unnecessary.

Environment-friendly recyclingl Further treatment or recycling is usually not

possible.l Environment-friendly disposal normally consists

of the safe destruction of these products in high-temperature incinerator plants.

l Products such as those containing asbestos-based substances are consigned to special landfill sites.

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Useful addresses :

l www.ecotrel.lu (mercury-containing lamps)



5.Problematic items - oil, grease/substances hazardous to water and flammable products

Infol Industrial oil, grease and fuel products, and

emulsions containing them, contaminate water and soil – and are also flammable.

l In the case of waste oil, just a few drops are enough to render groundwater unsuitable for consumption.

l Edible oils and fats are likewise problematic when disposed of via the sewer system. This also applies to paints, coatings and solvents.

l Proper storage is important, given their flamma-bility and danger to water.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Avoid waste by adopting clean working

practices and proper methods of use

➡ Use environment-friendly products, such as paints and coatings with the Clever akafen / “Smart Purchasing” label.

➡ Use of recycled products

Environment-friendly recyclingl Products such as oils or solvents are easy to

reprocess and if they have been collected under clean conditions.

l Mixtures of mineral oils and solvents, for example, can only be recycled thermally (for energy production).

l Virtually 100% recovery is possible in the case of waste paint and coatings.



Problematic items - gases and pressurised containers

Infol Lighters, aerosol sprays and modern refrigerati-

on devices contain flammable gases.l Gas bottles should be handled with great care!l Lighters and aerosol sprays must not be expo-

sed to high temperatures.l Many older refrigeration devices still contain

CFC coolants, which are harmful to both the climate and the ozone layer.

l Many gases exacerbate the greenhouse effect when released in an uncontrolled manner.

Saving resources while avoiding waste➡ Alternatives to aerosols include the use of

compressed-air or pump sprays.➡ Preventing the release of gases likely to

damage the climate is of particular importance when handling refrigeration or air conditioning equipment.

Environment-friendly recyclingl Gas bottles can be reused after suitable hand-

ling.l If this is not possible, the residual gas is recycled

as fuel and the metal is scrapped for reuse. l Aerosol containers are virtually 100% recyclable.l FLighters and other items that cannot be dis-

mantled are recycled thermally.l CFCs from refrigeration devices are destroyed.

10Detailed information can be found in the SDK product dictionary - produktlexikon.sdk.lu





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Useful addresses :

l www.ecotrel.lu (oleaginous electric radiators)



Useful addresses :

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Reverse consumption - how to find the right partner

How do I find the right partner for the collection of waste products ?

Those with a responsible and conscientious attitude to the handling of waste entrust its collection to an organisation that possesses all the required permits, conforms to the corresponding legislation and guarantees a transparent, trackable system of disposal.

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This environmentally conscientious approach, which stands in complete contrast to the concept of “out of sight, out of mind”, is firmly anchored in legal responsibility for the waste substances being handled – from where they are pro-duced to where they are received for processing. The key points here include the legally compliant and safe transport of the substances concerned from collection point to final destination, along with fulfilment of the statutory require-ments stipulating that a maximum amount of high-value waste should be recovered as secondary raw materials, and that all problematic substances should be handled in such a way that minimises their impact on the environment.

Only properly authorised disposal organisations should be engaged for collection purposes. This guarantees that the legal minimum standards applying to the transport and handling of waste will be observed. This also applies to me-tals or still-functioning electrical, IT and communications equipment that is suitable for reuse. A list of authori-sed disposal organisations is available at: www.emwelt.lu ➡ Déchets ➡ Informations pratiques.

Luxembourg-based, authorised disposal organisations also have a seal-of-quality label. They have all been subjected to the strict quality-control stipulations imposed by SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber for site operators. These quality criteria include, along with other factors, individual classification and trackable collection from the customer’s pre-mises, the clean and separate storage of products wherever interim storage is required, transparent and trackable processing, the priority of material recycling over use as fuel and the provision to customers of information on how to avoid wastage. A list of disposal organisations with the seal-of-quality label can be found at www.sdk.lu ➡ ökologi-sche Abfallwirtschaft im Betrieb ➡ Entsorgungspartner.

Our expert SuperDrecksKëscht® fir Betriber advisers can supply detailed tips on the available methods of disposal as part of an individual waste-management concept.

Individual classification throughout the process - the key to resource-conserving waste management

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Administration de l‘environnement1, avenue du Rock‘n‘RollL-4361 Esch-sur-AlzetteTel: 40 56 56-1 . Fax: 49 62 56

Chambre des Métiers2, circuit de la Foire internationaleL-1347 LuxembourgTel.: 42 67 67-1 . Fax: 42 67 87

Chambre de Commerce7, rue Alcide de GasperiL-2981 LuxembourgTel.: 42 39 39-1 . Fax: 43 83 26

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e-mail: [email protected]

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