Efficiency in Sorting via Automation
Elliniki Diaxeirisi Aporrimmaton S.A. ·Greece
About this project
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="background-color: #FFFFFF"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #111111">ELDIA S.A. is a waste management company that provides solutions to solid waste management and collection issues. Today, ELDIA S.A. holds a leading position in the waste management and recycling industry in Northern Greece. The overall objective of their project funded by the EEA Grants is to enhance waste management, control pollution, and improve environmental quality in Greece. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">The project consisted in constructing and operating a state-of-the-art waste sorting plant with capacity to process large volumes of mixed recyclables which would enable the promoter to achieve a higher recovery rate of recyclables as well as receive more diversified materials (thus reducing the percentage of rejected materials). <span style="background-color: #FFFFFF"><span style="color: #111111">The project aims to have both economic and social benefits by helping local authorities establish waste programs, reducing waste quantities, and generating employment opportunities. The facility is designed to receive 20 000 tonnes of recyclable materials per year, reducing CO2 emissions significantly, and decreasing landfill waste by 20%.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="background-color: #FFFFFF"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #212529">ELDIA collaborated with Norsk Gjenvinning Norge As, a Norwegian company specializing in waste management, for advice during construction of the facility, and for imparting its knowledge on efficient waste management.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The 2 partners are very happy with the results of the partnership. The project promoter has underlined the significant contribution of NGN with sharing experience for the optimum operation of the new facility and advising on safety issues. The partnership is estimated to continue after the project implementation.
Project partners
- Norsk Gjenvinning Norge As Donor project partner· Norway