Annual Report - Sens

involved in the continual further development of the SENS
recycling system as a member of the ARF Committee.
Following a welcome from the V-Zug AG employees in the
Zugorama, the large number of representatives from SENS
recyc ling companies heard about the key issues and results
of the previous year. The volume of electrical and electronic
appliances to be processed had risen slightly compared to
2010. The SENS system was being continually further developed.
New products and technologies, e.g. LED lighting equipment,
which is gradually replacing conventional incandescent
light bulbs, required new recycling methods and ordinances.
In the next few years many LEDs would be reaching the end
of what is a very long useful life in comparison to that of incandescent
light bulbs. Within the framework of the WEEELABEX
project, in 2011 the decision was taken to include used LEDs
in the recycling of lighting equipment. The handling and recycling
processes were being adapted for High Intensity Gas
Discharge (HID) lamps. This meant the lamps could continue
Aluminium
Stock exchange values taken as a basis
Aluminium in US dollars per tonne
3,500
3,150
2,800
2,450
2,100
1,750
1,400
1,050
700
350
0
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Recycling companies
to be processed in a way that complied with the law. Attendees
were also informed that the number of tumble dryers containing
compressors would rise from 2012. The reason is that only
tumble dryers with compressors comply with the tech nical
require ments at present. Working with the Board of the Fachverband
VREG-Entsorgung (FVG) (Professional Asso ci ation
for VREG [Electrical and Electronic Appliances] Disposal),
SENS had been able to examine the method for determining
the average weights of refrigerators and freezers, air-conditioning
and compressor equipment and large household
appliances during the year and confirm its reliability. At the end
of the information session the participants were also notified
about the current changes to the SENS and SWICO technical
requirements.
After lunch and some lively discussions the representatives
of the SENS recycling companies had the opportunity to visit
the V-Zug AG production facilities. The seamless sequence
of production processes, the halls heated by surplus heat from
the incinerators and the automatic high-bay warehouse with
solar panels for generating electricity made a lasting impression
on the visitors. At this point we would like to thank V-Zug AG
very much indeed for the hospitality we received; we are looking
forward to further informative recycling company meetings
in the future.
Recycling company meetings at a glance
It was nearly 20 years ago that SENS instituted what are known as
recycling company meetings. Since then a recycling company meeting
has taken place every year, enabling the SENS recycling companies to
exchange information, experiences and ideas, and promoting effective,
efficient teamwork among the partners. The meetings include presentations
and discussion platforms as well as the traditional visit to one
of the manufacturers or importers affiliated to the SENS take-back
and recycling system.
Recycling company meeting in 2012
Wednesday, 14 November
All day
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