Annual Report - Sens
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involved in the continual further development of the SENS<br />
recycling system as a member of the ARF Committee.<br />
Following a welcome from the V-Zug AG employees in the<br />
Zugorama, the large number of representatives from SENS<br />
recyc ling companies heard about the key issues and results<br />
of the previous year. The volume of electrical and electronic<br />
appliances to be processed had risen slightly compared to<br />
2010. The SENS system was being continually further developed.<br />
New products and technologies, e.g. LED lighting equipment,<br />
which is gradually replacing conventional incandescent<br />
light bulbs, required new recycling methods and ordinances.<br />
In the next few years many LEDs would be reaching the end<br />
of what is a very long useful life in comparison to that of incandescent<br />
light bulbs. Within the framework of the WEEELABEX<br />
project, in 2011 the decision was taken to include used LEDs<br />
in the recycling of lighting equipment. The handling and recycling<br />
processes were being adapted for High Intensity Gas<br />
Discharge (HID) lamps. This meant the lamps could continue<br />
Aluminium<br />
Stock exchange values taken as a basis<br />
Aluminium in US dollars per tonne<br />
3,500<br />
3,150<br />
2,800<br />
2,450<br />
2,100<br />
1,750<br />
1,400<br />
1,050<br />
700<br />
350<br />
0<br />
01 / 04 01 / 05 01 / 06 01 / 07 01 / 08 01 / 09 01 / 10 01 / 11 01 / 12<br />
Recycling companies<br />
to be processed in a way that complied with the law. Attendees<br />
were also informed that the number of tumble dryers containing<br />
compressors would rise from 2012. The reason is that only<br />
tumble dryers with compressors comply with the tech nical<br />
require ments at present. Working with the Board of the Fachverband<br />
VREG-Entsorgung (FVG) (Professional Asso ci ation<br />
for VREG [Electrical and Electronic Appliances] Disposal),<br />
SENS had been able to examine the method for determining<br />
the average weights of refrigerators and freezers, air-conditioning<br />
and compressor equipment and large household<br />
appliances during the year and confirm its reliability. At the end<br />
of the information session the participants were also notified<br />
about the current changes to the SENS and SWICO technical<br />
requirements.<br />
After lunch and some lively discussions the representatives<br />
of the SENS recycling companies had the opportunity to visit<br />
the V-Zug AG production facilities. The seamless sequence<br />
of production processes, the halls heated by surplus heat from<br />
the incinerators and the automatic high-bay warehouse with<br />
solar panels for generating electricity made a lasting impression<br />
on the visitors. At this point we would like to thank V-Zug AG<br />
very much indeed for the hospitality we received; we are looking<br />
forward to further informative recycling company meetings<br />
in the future.<br />
Recycling company meetings at a glance<br />
It was nearly 20 years ago that SENS instituted what are known as<br />
recycling company meetings. Since then a recycling company meeting<br />
has taken place every year, enabling the SENS recycling companies to<br />
exchange information, experiences and ideas, and promoting effective,<br />
efficient teamwork among the partners. The meetings include presentations<br />
and discussion platforms as well as the traditional visit to one<br />
of the manufacturers or importers affiliated to the SENS take-back<br />
and recycling system.<br />
Recycling company meeting in 2012<br />
Wednesday, 14 November<br />
All day<br />
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