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20th anniversary: Hans Roth Environmental Prize 2025

Group photo of the winners of the Hans Roth Environmental Award 2025 together with award founder Hans Roth on the red carpet at the award ceremony in Graz – © Saubermacher

Five researchers demonstrate how sustainability can be achieved through innovative projects – honoured with the Hans Roth Environmental Award 2025.

23. October 2025

First plaster-to-plaster recycling plant opens in Austria

Three people hold a sign reading ‘First plaster-to-plaster recycling plant in Austria’ at the new recycling centre in Stockerau – Photo credit: Saubermacher

PORR, Saint-Gobain and Saubermacher jointly open Austria's first gypsum recycling plant – a showcase model for Europe.

16. September 2025

ROTO TRANS EKO strengthens Saubermacher in Croatia

Hans Roth, founder of Saubermacher, and Mislav Galic, Managing Director for Croatia, stand in front of compressed waste bales on the premises of ROTO TRANS EKO in Zagreb. The photo symbolises the new partnership to strengthen organic waste recycling in Croatia – photo credit: Saubermacher

ROTO TRANS EKO becomes part of Saubermacher. Together, they want to expand organic waste recycling in Croatia.

9. September 2025

Using AI to combat textile waste: ReUseTex takes off

Group photo of the Saubermacher research team and partners in front of two collection containers for old textiles. They are working together on the ReUseTex project to develop an AI-based sorting solution for reusable clothing and recycled materials ©Saubermacher

AI, robotics and second-hand: ReUseTex aims to reduce textile waste and conserve resources through intelligent sorting.

11. July 2025

Saubermacher supports children's home in Zagreb

Group photo at the “Centar za djecu Zagreb” children’s home with Hans Roth (Saubermacher founder), employees and children during the handover of gift packages and soft toys – a significant donation to support education and care services. Photo credit: Saubermacher

Saubermacher donates to the Zagreb children's home – for more education, care and joy in life.

9. July 2025

Packaging in transition: What the new PPWR means

Freshly packaged redcurrants, strawberries and blueberries in environmentally friendly cardboard and plastic trays on supermarket shelves. In the context of the new EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), this is an example of the relevance of design for recycling, reuse rates and reduced packaging volumes.

The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) presents companies with major challenges – from design and recycling to reporting requirements.

25. June 2025

Battery recycling is not nice to have – it is mandatory

Portrait of Andreas Opelt, COO of Saubermacher AG, wearing a suit and red tie against a white background. He is committed to recycling management and safe battery recycling.

Recycling instead of risk: Why batteries must be disposed of safely – and how AI and cooperation are accelerating change.

23. June 2025

Wastebox sets new industry standard for EU taxonomy reporting

Three Wastebox representatives stand in front of an information stand with the slogan ‘We provide reliable data for EU taxonomy & co’ in a modern foyer. In the centre of the banner is a hand holding a smartphone displaying the recycling rate digitally. The scene symbolises Wastebox's innovative platform solution for circular economy and ESG reporting.

Transparency for your ESG reporting: Wastebox now offers certified recycling data in accordance with EU taxonomy for the first time.

12. June 2025

PPPs as a model for the future: efficiency, investment and relief for municipalities

Six participants in the panel discussion ‘Partnerships for the City of Tomorrow’ stand together on stage. A woman holds a bouquet of flowers in the centre. They are experts from the fields of politics, business and law, including representatives from Saubermacher, BDO Austria, the City of Villach and Haslinger Nagele.

At the 2025 City Conference, experts discussed how PPPs can help municipalities overcome financial bottlenecks and make future-proof investments.

22. April 2025

The final push for modern battery recycling

Torben Kraffczyk, Frank-Steffen Meinhardt, Hans Roth, Andreas Opelt and Marco Hastenteufel (from left to right) celebrate the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg. The plant will process up to 100 tonnes of household batteries per day, use AI-supported sorting technologies and meet the highest safety and fire protection standards. The project is jointly financed by Saubermacher and Meinhardt and aims to strengthen the circular economy in the region. Photo credits: Saubermacher

Saubermacher and Meinhardt jointly initiated the construction of an innovative recycling plant, sending a strong signal for sustainability in Europe.

13. March 2025

One year PPP Saubermacher Tetovo

Saubermacher Tetovo celebrates successes: 34,000 tonnes of waste collected, recycling promoted and awareness-raising in schools and communities strengthened.

6. March 2025

Saubermacher focuses on diversity

The collage shows eight women who hold leadership and management positions at Saubermacher. On International Women's Day, the company emphasises the importance of equality and equal opportunities. With around 40% of women in management positions, Saubermacher is above the Austrian average. The company is committed to diversity, fair pay and an open corporate culture. Photo credit: Saubermacher.

25. February 2025

Sustainable textile recycling: ‘Fabric for the future’

Martin Wäg (Kastner & Öhler) and Hans Roth (Saubermacher) present recycled textile products in front of banners bearing the Kastner & Öhler and Saubermacher logos. The ‘Stoff für die Zukunft’ (Fabric for the Future) initiative promotes the recycling of textiles to reduce waste.

Kastner & Öhler and Saubermacher are launching ‘Stoff für die Zukunft’ (Material for the Future), an initiative for recycling discarded textiles.