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Introduction
Report of the Executive Board
Report of the Supervisory Board
Zero Waste
We aim to fully recycle all residual products
in our production facilities. In 2018, 102 of our
163 production units sent Zero11 Waste to landfill
(2017: 97). This means that for these sites waste was
recycled into feed, material loops, compost or used
for energy recovery. Brewer's spent grains and yeast,
for example, have a high nutrition value and are
recycled for animal or human consumption.
Another example is bio-sludge from wastewater,
which can be used for compost and soil improvement.
Plastic
Although plastic represents only a relatively small
share of HEINEKEN's packaging, we are working on
a comprehensive strategy to manage the impacts
of plastic packaging.
We are in a dialogue with the packaging industry
to set clear design and production rules for recycling
to create a circular system for plastic packaging.
We are increasing the recycled content of PET
bottles, reducing our use of plastic in secondary
packaging and increasing its recycled content.
Looking ahead
We will continue to roll out our Zero Waste
programme to other sites.
We are working with stakeholders (local governments,
recycling facilities, retailers, etc.) to help facilitate
plastic collection systems and increase the recycling
of plastic packaging.
See our case studies online.
Our contribution to the SDGs:
12.2
Sustainable use of natural resources
12.5
Reduce waste generation
Financial Statements
Sustainability Review
Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2018^130
Other Information
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Brewing a Better World in action
Recycling for planet and local cause
in Bahamas
Commonwealth Brewery in Bahamas introduced
a recycling programme to reuse and recycle waste
materials. Glass bottles, scrap metal and cardboard
are sent for recycling, wooden pallets are shredded
for mulch, drum bins are donated to local community
groups and spent grains are given to local farmers to
feed livestock.
Brewing a Better World in action
PET recycling system in Rwanda
Bralirwa and Coca-Cola are working together
to develop a sustainable PET recycling system in
Rwanda with a local waste collection company
to increase PET collection, reuse and recycling.
