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WASTE HIERARCHY<\/h1>\n

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Sustainability is about taking into account the needs of current and future generations. Through our sustainability work, we aim to reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. As part of this work, we follow the EU Waste Hierarchy, which consists of five steps that guide how waste should be managed to be as sustainable as possible.<\/p>\n

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We focus on reusing materials and constructions from previous projects. Our teams are continuously informed about available materials that can be reused. Our customers are offered sustainable solutions, such as renting everything needed for their booths. <\/p>\n

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Materials that cannot be recycled are converted into energy, which in turn is used to generate district heating that warms our facility and the local community.<\/p>\n

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Only the waste that cannot be recycled or energy recovered goes to landfill. This includes porcelain, stone and concrete. Today, we landfill only 2% of our waste and are constantly working to reduce that amount further. <\/p>\n

At Stockholmsm\u00e4ssan, we make sure that every decision, every activity, makes a difference. Together we create a more sustainable future. <\/em><\/p>\n

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How we work with the EU waste hierarchy<\/h2>\n

In the video below, you can learn more about how we at Stockholmsm\u00e4ssan work with the EU waste hierarchy.<\/p>\n

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