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THE CIRCLE OF WLOs IN GREECE

Annually, the global market of lubricating oils approaches 45 million tons. In Europe, consumption is about 19% of the total volume, while in Greece, it is estimated that every year about 70,000 tons of lubricating oils are marketed, which require about 50,000 tons of base oils to be produced.

In Greece, 74% of the produced waste oil (WLO), approximately 27,000 tons, is collected, with all of it (100%) subject to re-refining treatment . In this process, approximately 20,000 tons of regenerated base oils are produced and put back on the market, replacing a corresponding amount of virgin base oils.
In this way, a 22% saving of mineral resources and a 12.6% reduction of greenhouse gases is achieved. The process described above is schematically presented.

THE CIRCLE OF WLOs IN GREECE

CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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The Circular Economy is the new innovative approach to tackling environmental challenges and promoting sustainability. In contrast to the traditional linear economy model, based on the ``production-consumption-disposal'' pattern, the circular economy seeks to close the cycle of production and consumption , promoting reuse, repair, renovation and the recycling of materials and products. This transformation has enormous implications for the environment as well as for the economy and society.

The Circular Economy is critical to tackling climate change and environmental degradation. By reducing the extraction of raw materials and the production of waste, it contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the conservation of natural resources. In addition, the circular economy can reduce dependence on imported raw materials, enhancing the financial security and sustainability of local economies.

The Circular Economy also fosters innovation and entrepreneurship . New business opportunities are emerging through the development of new technologies and practices for recycling and reusing materials. In addition, the transition to a circular economy creates new green jobs.

For this purpose, in 2015 the European Commission presented the Circular Economy Strategy, with the aim of giving impetus to the European economy and competitiveness.

In fact, in order to modernize waste management systems in the EU, a revised waste legislative framework came into force in July 2018. This framework includes, among other things, new ambitious recycling rates, clarification of the legal status of recycled materials, strengthening of waste prevention and management measures.

In this irreversible global trend, ENDIALE S.A. is leading the way , distinguishing itself in the European and international environment , contributing to the achievement of the global goals of sustainable development and to the green transition of our country. It not only fully fulfills the European goals but exceeds them and emerges as a ``champion`` in the Circular Economy .

RDC Environment which was carried out on behalf of the French Environment Agency ADEME and which records the performance of Collective Waste Management Systems in Europe is very typical . Comparing Greece with the other 4 most advanced countries in the management of waste oil, namely Belgium, Spain, Italy and Portugal, confirms our country's leadership in the EU for 100% WLO regeneration and exceeding the 70% target for the collection rate of WLO. In addition, it is emphasized that this success is achieved with the final cost burden on the consumer being overwhelmingly lower than all other countries.

OUR CONTRIBUTION

What is collected is regenerated! This is the great contribution of ENDIALE S.A., which in its 20 years of activity, has collected and regenerated more than 560,000 Mt of WLO , with multiple benefits for the environment, public health, saving raw materials and energy.

WLOs have serious effects on the environment related to soil pollution, water table contamination and atmospheric pollution. That is why the work of ENDIALE S.A. has direct environmental benefits, such as: - Avoiding contamination of a water surface equal to Evia or 3,670km². - Prevention of contamination by an average of 27,000 tn per year of hazardous and toxic waste. - Limiting the production of CO2 emissions that would absorb 9.5 million trees.
The positive financial footprint of ENDIALE SA's work is highlighted through the savings, especially at a time when resource and energy costs are skyrocketing worldwide. The Collective Management System achieves: - 2 ml. tons of crude oil less for lubricants production. - 8 times less energy consumption for oil production. - Saving energy equal to the consumption of 1 year of a city with 25,000 inhabitants. At the same time, it gives development impetus to new sectors of economic activity while creating new "green professions" and specialties.
Waste oil has serious implications for public health. They contain toxic substances, such as heavy metals and polyaromatic hydrocarbons, which can cause cancer, neurological disorders, skin problems and respiratory diseases. The project of ENDIALE S.A. creates a firewall for public health since it achieves: - The reduction by 74% of the emissions of suspended particles in the atmosphere, linked to respiratory diseases. - The reduction by 96.8% of emissions of known carcinogenic compounds.
Νο.1 POSITION in E.U. in the collection and regeneration of W.L.O.
Greece is champion in the E.U. in Collection and Regeneration W.L.O. and is in first place with a 100% recycling rate. Model of Circular Economy at the Global level, far exceeding the average in this field. (61% at European level) MORE
100% recycling rate
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