Bergen, Norway, is once again making headlines – this time in The Washington Post, which spotlights the city’s groundbreaking approach to urban waste management. The article highlights how Bergen has transitioned from conventional waste trucks and bins to a fully automated underground waste collection system developed by Envac.
Envac is pleased to welcome Vibhor Agarwal as Regional COO & MD for Greater China, Southeast Asia and India. With more than 25 years of leadership in infrastructure and project execution, Vibhor will strengthen our regional presence and drive strategic growth in support of smart cities and sustainability goals.
Envac has delivered Africa’s first automated pneumatic waste collection system at Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development. The 8 million euro system positions the smart city, located about 60 kilometres from Nairobi, at the cutting edge of digital and green transformation in East Africa.
Envac’s latest sustainability report shows a year full of smart, clean and sustainable-focused developments. Achievements include reduced emissions, improved recycling, efficiency gains thanks to automated solutions, and substantially reduced risk for infections in healthcare environments.
Around a year ago, Hofors Municipality began the construction of Västerhöjden Care Home, which will be the first care home in Sweden to not only install an automated waste collection system for general waste but also implement Envac’s efficient automated soiled linen collection solution.
Envac is proud to announce the signing of a significant contract with Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between the Mayor of London and housing association L&Q, to implement the next phase of its innovative waste management solution. Barking Riverside, one of Europe’s largest residential developments, continues to prioritise sustainability and cutting-edge infrastructure to support its growing community.
Envac is excited to announce the signing of a significant contract for a major pipe installation project in Odense, marking a strong start to 2025. The project, centred around the Dronningesgade district, will expand the existing pneumatic waste collection system in Odense’s city centre, enhancing the city’s sustainability by reducing transport within the urban area.
If all plastic packaging in Stockholm households were sorted correctly, residents could cut carbon dioxide emissions by 40,000 tonnes annually. This is equivalent to half of the fossil-based emissions generated by household waste. Now, an innovative project in Hammarby Sjöstad is demonstrating how this can become a reality.
The pneumatic system by Envac consists of an initial network of over 500 metres of underground pipes through which the waste is transported from the source, with inlets spread inside the terminal, to the waste collection station. The total investment of the system is over 2.1 million euros.
Envac is strengthening its position in Japan’s airline catering industry by delivering efficient and sustainable waste management solutions. Recently, the company undertook key maintenance and upgrade projects for All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) at Haneda and Narita airports, reinforcing its long-term collaboration with Japanese airlines and catering firms.
Envac welcomes Naznoush Habashian as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. With extensive experience across global organisations, Naz will lead the next phase of our sustainability journey.
Envac Korea celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of transforming waste management in South Korea. Since its establishment, the company has installed over 50 automated waste collection systems across 11 cities and successfully delivered 16 large-scale urban district projects, reinforcing its position as an innovator in sustainable city development.