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Müller-Guttenbrunn WEEE Recycling

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The document discusses WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) recycling conducted by the Müller-Guttenbrunn Group. It summarizes that durable goods are shredded to recover ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics. The recycling process involves de-pollution to remove hazardous materials followed by separating out valuable materials. Over 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions are saved annually through this recycling.

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WEEE recycle in the Müller-Guttenbrunn Group Chris Slijkhuis
Global End-of-Life Material Return Growing Millions of tons of durable goods are shredded every year to liberate and recover the ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as plastics Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
End-of-Life E-Waste Recycling „Urban Mining“ Durable products to be seen as “ore” De-pollution the first step to remove hazardous content Recycling of valuable ferrous, non-ferrous metals and plastics Thus re-creating many valuable raw materials These recycled materials can be re-used in new durable goods Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
The Müller-Guttenbrunn Group (MGG) A Central and Eastern European recycling group Specialized in End-of-Life Vehicle and E-Waste recycling Working with the highest recycling and environmental standards Recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as plastics Key data Turn-over 320 Mio € Ferrous: 700.000 MT/a Non-Ferrous 100.000 MT/a Plastics: 50.000 MT/a Papier: 25.000 MT/a Shredders: 4 Shears 8 Trucks: 130 Workforce: 1300 Present in 7 countries CO2 emission savings of over 1 Million Metric Tons Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
A closer look at CO2 Emissions CO2 Emissions per Capita in MT/yr 2006 2007 Austria 8,6 8,3 USA 18,8 18,9 Germany 9,9 9,6 China 4,6 4,9 SOURCE: Wikipedia MGG saves CO2 emissions of the equivalent of a city of 100 000 people Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
WEEE materials treated by the MG Group Large Household Appliances Small Household Appliances IT & Telecommunications Equipment Consumer Equipment Electric Tools Display Equipment Metal/Plastic fractions of all categories (incl. fridges) Metal & Plastics Recycling from E-Waste Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
Composition of E-Waste Source Widmer et all 2005 Metal & Plastics represent 80 % of volume Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
The E-Waste focus on Recycling Depth De-Pollution by „Smashing“ (MGG patent) Shredder Ferrous-Metals Steel-mills Non-FE Non-Ferrous-Metals Smelters Separations Plastic recycling Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
De-Pollution MGG Patented “Smasher” Taking out • Hazardous components • Big Condensators • Printed Circuit Boards • Batteries • In line with WEEE Directive Recovering valuable components Taking out fractions that disturb further separations Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
Shredding & Ferrous Recycling Shredding Process • “Cut” materials into pieces • Shredders can be small up to 2000 HP Magnetic Ferrous Seperations • Taking out Ferrous Metals The Shredder Residues are also a raw materials • Shredder heavies • Shredders lights Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
Treatment Shredder Residues Non-Ferrous Metal recycling The separation techniques include combinations of • Size (sieving) • Density separations • Induction • Colour • Surface to weight ratio’s • etc. etc. Concentrates of • Non-Ferrous Metals (Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Stainless etc.) • Printed circuit boards Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
Plastic Recycling Pre-processing the plastic rich fraction • Size reduction • Assaying • Taking out non plastic consituents Plastic Separations • Creating PP, ABS and PS • Extrusion and Compounding Final product REACH and RoHS compliant Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
Products – ABS, PS, PP as pellets & compounds Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
An examples of a recent green product Europe - Electrolux “Made with 55% recycled plastic, the Ultra  Silencer Green from Electrolux is the most  energy‐efficient cleaner on the market. Its  new, high‐efficiency motor reduces the Ultra  Silencer’s energy consumption by 33%  compared to a standard 2,000 watt vacuum  cleaner. Because Ultra Silencer Green is made  out of recycled materials, it is only available in  black, as this color allows to achieve the best  looking finish and quality when using recycled  materials. To signify Eco friendliness of the  Green vacuum cleaner, Electrolux designers  added signature elements of green on the  graphics and buttons.” SOURCE: Electrolux Pressrelease Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
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Müller-Guttenbrunn WEEE Recycling

  • 1. WEEE recycle in the Müller-Guttenbrunn Group Chris Slijkhuis
  • 2. Global End-of-Life Material Return Growing Millions of tons of durable goods are shredded every year to liberate and recover the ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as plastics Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 3. End-of-Life E-Waste Recycling „Urban Mining“ Durable products to be seen as “ore” De-pollution the first step to remove hazardous content Recycling of valuable ferrous, non-ferrous metals and plastics Thus re-creating many valuable raw materials These recycled materials can be re-used in new durable goods Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 4. The Müller-Guttenbrunn Group (MGG) A Central and Eastern European recycling group Specialized in End-of-Life Vehicle and E-Waste recycling Working with the highest recycling and environmental standards Recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as plastics Key data Turn-over 320 Mio € Ferrous: 700.000 MT/a Non-Ferrous 100.000 MT/a Plastics: 50.000 MT/a Papier: 25.000 MT/a Shredders: 4 Shears 8 Trucks: 130 Workforce: 1300 Present in 7 countries CO2 emission savings of over 1 Million Metric Tons Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 5. A closer look at CO2 Emissions CO2 Emissions per Capita in MT/yr 2006 2007 Austria 8,6 8,3 USA 18,8 18,9 Germany 9,9 9,6 China 4,6 4,9 SOURCE: Wikipedia MGG saves CO2 emissions of the equivalent of a city of 100 000 people Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 6. WEEE materials treated by the MG Group Large Household Appliances Small Household Appliances IT & Telecommunications Equipment Consumer Equipment Electric Tools Display Equipment Metal/Plastic fractions of all categories (incl. fridges) Metal & Plastics Recycling from E-Waste Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 7. Composition of E-Waste Source Widmer et all 2005 Metal & Plastics represent 80 % of volume Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 8. The E-Waste focus on Recycling Depth De-Pollution by „Smashing“ (MGG patent) Shredder Ferrous-Metals Steel-mills Non-FE Non-Ferrous-Metals Smelters Separations Plastic recycling Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 9. De-Pollution MGG Patented “Smasher” Taking out • Hazardous components • Big Condensators • Printed Circuit Boards • Batteries • In line with WEEE Directive Recovering valuable components Taking out fractions that disturb further separations Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 10. Shredding & Ferrous Recycling Shredding Process • “Cut” materials into pieces • Shredders can be small up to 2000 HP Magnetic Ferrous Seperations • Taking out Ferrous Metals The Shredder Residues are also a raw materials • Shredder heavies • Shredders lights Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 11. Treatment Shredder Residues Non-Ferrous Metal recycling The separation techniques include combinations of • Size (sieving) • Density separations • Induction • Colour • Surface to weight ratio’s • etc. etc. Concentrates of • Non-Ferrous Metals (Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Stainless etc.) • Printed circuit boards Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 12. Plastic Recycling Pre-processing the plastic rich fraction • Size reduction • Assaying • Taking out non plastic consituents Plastic Separations • Creating PP, ABS and PS • Extrusion and Compounding Final product REACH and RoHS compliant Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 13. Products – ABS, PS, PP as pellets & compounds Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 14. An examples of a recent green product Europe - Electrolux “Made with 55% recycled plastic, the Ultra  Silencer Green from Electrolux is the most  energy‐efficient cleaner on the market. Its  new, high‐efficiency motor reduces the Ultra  Silencer’s energy consumption by 33%  compared to a standard 2,000 watt vacuum  cleaner. Because Ultra Silencer Green is made  out of recycled materials, it is only available in  black, as this color allows to achieve the best  looking finish and quality when using recycled  materials. To signify Eco friendliness of the  Green vacuum cleaner, Electrolux designers  added signature elements of green on the  graphics and buttons.” SOURCE: Electrolux Pressrelease Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle
  • 15. WEEE recycle in teamwork...... Müller-Guttenbrunn Group WEEE recycle