Sustainability

A new study shows that Infinitum's recycling system is better for the climate and environment than comparable reuse systems.

Recycling is more climate-friendly than reuse

A recent life cycle analysis shows that Infinitum's recycling system is more climate- and environmentally friendly than the equivalent reuse system would be.

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95%

Of plastic bottles are recycled

92%

Of aluminium cans are recycled

25 times

a plastic bottle can be reused

96%

less CO2 emissions than new production

In our sorting facilities, the packaging is sorted and prepared for recycling

The packaging is sorted at our facilities and then prepared for recycling.

Over 90% of all bottles and cans in Norway are deposited, giving them a new life instead of becoming waste. That is why the deposit scheme is one of the world's greatest environmental successes. And best of all: the industry bears both the cost and the responsibility itself.

Infinitum documents all costs, resource use, and how energy-efficient the deposit system is. We do this to be transparent – and to continuously improve!

For you as a consumer, it costs an average of one øre per unit, precisely because the system is so simple and well-designed. You bring bottles and cans to the store when you are already going there. At the store, they are compressed and then sent on with the same lorries that have delivered goods to the store.

This makes the Norwegian deposit system one of the world's most efficient systems!

Mostly recycled, a little new

New and recycled plastic behave a little differently. If only recycled plastic is used, the bottles can turn grey. We want to recycle as much as possible, but need a little new plastic each round to get good results over multiple cycles. We have found that a good mix is around 80% recycled and 20% new plastic. With a little new each time, the plastic can be used for new bottles approximately seven times in our system.

Our contribution to a sustainable future

Lower CO₂ emissions

We reduce the emissions from the deposit scheme.

More efficient recycling

We make the recycling of bottles and cans even more efficient.

Circular economy

We are developing a more circular system for packaging

Circular economy in practice

Our system is built on a circular economy, where materials are reused instead of discarded. This results in less waste and lower CO₂ emissions

The recycling process – How it works

Plastic bottles

Plastic bottles are sorted and recycled at our facilities. There they are cleaned, compressed, and converted into new plastic.

Cans

Aluminium cans go through the same system. They are sorted, cleaned and compressed before becoming new aluminium.

International collaboration

Together we take care of the environment for future generations

LCA reports

In collaboration with Østfoldforskning, we have developed life cycle analyses (LCA) that provide a comprehensive picture of the environmental impact of cans and bottles – from raw material extraction and production to use, deposit, and recycling. The analyses also include transport and energy use at every stage.

Comparison of recycling and incineration of aluminium cans

Comparison of recycling and incineration of plastic bottles

LCA of beverage container production, collection and treatment systems

Supplementary analysis, Norsus

Ethical guidelines

Policy for Sustainable Business Practice Supplier Guidelines Transparency Act Whistleblowing

Deposit Calculator

An empty bottle is full of energy, and many are surprised by how much the environment saves from depositing. See how much energy you save by depositing your half-litre bottles.

How many bottles do you want to deposit?

(0.5L bottles)

1 flaske

Panter du �n flaske, sparer du nok energi til � fullade mobilen 70 ganger