The infrastructure that makes reuse possible at scale
Sanem commissioned an industrial dishwashing facility in 2022 capable of cleaning up to 1,700 cups per hour. By 2024, demand had grown so much that the facility added weekend shifts: and is now planning expansion to handle reusable food containers in addition to cups. The facility also serves neighbouring municipalities, making it a shared regional resource.
Where
- Sanem, Luxembourg (approximate pin at commune centre)
How to participate
- Event organisers in the Sanem area: contact the municipality to book time at the dishwashing facility for your event
- Neighbouring municipalities: contact Sanem or Oekozenter Pafendall to arrange access to the facility for your events
- Infrastructure advocates: use Sanem's usage data (1,700 cups/hour, added weekend shifts) when making the case for shared dishwashing investment in your own region
Source & repost
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- Lead: Municipality of Sanem + Oekozenter Pafendall (OEKO)
- Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition