A national drive
The actions of the VOA are part of a movement--both national (VERRE- AVENIR) and European (European Container Glass Federation)--whose objective is that 60% of glass used in France be recovered and recycled, a figure which by 2012 will reach 75%.
In 2009, VOA has recycled more than 85,000 tons of glass coming from households in the Midi Pyrenees, Cantal and Aude.
This recovery:
- reduces household waste to collect and process, to the tune of 85,000 tons
- saves 100,000 tons of virgin raw material
- saves the equivalent of 100,000 tons of petroleum
- reduces CO2 emissions
A regional dynamic
This partnership mobilizes public agencies, private associations, producers, Eco Emballages, Adelphe and VOA...all for the same objective.
Since launching the Récup Verre program in the 1980’s and today:
- More than 95% of the regional population and communities are active
- 10,000 glass recovery bins installed
- 40 direct employees, not counting the participation of local communities
100% of recovered glass is recycled into bottles
Ambitious objectives
In 35 years of recycling we have managed to recover 60% of household glass; that’s 1900 kt in 2009 for France alone.In 4 years we will increase from 60% to 75%, or + 400 kt.
Who is concerned by and must therefore act towards this shared objective:
- The consumer who brings their household packaging glass--and only their household packaging glass (bottles and glass jars)--to the recycling bin.
- Communities and their service providers, to provide quality services (logistics and communication)
- The VOA and its partner, Briane Environnement, who have in 2008 and 2009 invested to improve sorting and separating white glass, to recycle more...and more effectively.
For more information, consult these two websites: www.verre-avenir.fr and www.friendsofglass.com.
Contact information
Jean-Philippe CHAUDRUT
jean-philippe.chaudrut@voa.fr
Tel : 33 (0)5 63 78 10 03
