The power of five million tonnes

European Recycling Platform reaches major milestone

Landbell Group company, European Recycling Platform (ERP) has collected and treated more than five million tonnes of e-waste across Europe over the past 20 years.

This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to building a sustainable circular economy.

It does this by ensuring that discarded electrical and electronic equipment is collected, recycled and reintroduced into production cycles, rather than ending up in landfill.

A milestone for Europe’s circular economy

Since its foundation in 2002, ERP has been at the forefront of waste management innovation.

By collaborating with producers, governments and consumers, ERP has created efficient systems that meet regulatory requirements and raise awareness about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal.

The first multi-country solution for e-waste compliance and management, ERP now operates in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and the UK.

Its compliance and consulting services also include batteries, packaging and textiles.

Grant Kinsman, COO for Europe and North America at ERP, explained:

“Reaching five million tonnes is not just a number—it’s proof of what collective responsibility and collaboration can achieve.

Every discarded device we collect is a step toward conserving resources, reducing carbon emissions, and protecting our environment for future generations.

Together with our stakeholders all around Europe, it is possible to achieve a real impact for a more sustainable future!”

From mountains of waste to valuable resources

The scale of treating five million tonnes of e-waste is staggering: it equals the weight of around 500 Eiffel Towers, represents more than 8,500 km² of forest, and has prevented the emission of more than 5.1 million tonnes of carbon.

Reducing Europe’s reliance on virgin resources, it has also contributed to the recovery of more than:

• 2 million tonnes of ferrous metals
• 89,000 tonnes of aluminium
• 54,000 tonnes of copper
• 92 tonnes of gold, and
• nine tonnes of palladium

Looking Ahead

With electronic consumption continuing to rise, ERP remains committed to strengthening recycling networks, advancing innovative solutions, and engaging citizens in the circular economy.

This milestone is both a celebration of past achievements and a call to action for the years ahead.

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