Protecting the natural environment is a constant and essential commitment for us.
Our goal is to continuously reduce our environmental footprint by implementing practices that strengthen our sustainable operations and steadily improve our environmental performance.
We are fully committed to complying with national and European legislation, while actively promoting green‑development initiatives that contribute to the long‑term sustainability of our company.
Zero Waste
At VIOMES, we are dedicated to minimizing waste generation and maximizing the utilization of all materials.
Our in‑house recycling system — which includes plastic shredders — allows us to fully process products rejected during production, customer returns, and older items with no commercial activity.
This approach ensures 100% material utilization and virtually zero plastic waste from our production process.
As for the packaging materials of our raw materials (plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, etc.), after unpacking and separation, they are delivered to certified recycling companies for further processing.
All relevant information — packaging types, quantities, and authorized partners — is officially recorded in the Electronic Waste Registry (H.M.A.).
Additionally, the packaging materials of our marketed products (cardboard and plastic) are declared to the Hellenic Recycling Recovery Corporation (EEAA) and the Hellenic Recycling Organization (EOAN), with payment of the corresponding environmental fees.
In this way, we actively support the official national recycling mechanisms, such as the blue‑bin system.
Finally, we implement an Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, confirming our commitment to continuous improvement at all levels.
Energy Footprint
Through investments in modern equipment, process optimization, and product redesign, we significantly reduce our energy footprint.
Examples include:
• Reduction of processing temperatures
We use raw materials that require lower processing temperatures.We have reduced processing temperatures by 15°C, achieving approximately 10% lower energy consumption.
• Use of recycled raw materials
By utilizing regenerated materials, we reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions by 65–70% compared to primary raw materials.
• Closed‑loop cooling system
Our equipment is cooled using a closed‑loop cooling system, saving significant energy and water resources.
Environmental management ISO 14001
