In a groundbreaking development for hospital logistics, Envac has unveiled its innovative technology at the newly inaugurated logistics platform of CHU Rennes University Hospital. This facility has set a new standard in Europe for automated and sustainable hospital logistics by introducing the world’s first integrated system that combines pneumatic transport of infectious waste with on-site treatment using state-of-the-art technology.
Envac’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Naz Habashian, represented the company at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, as part of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) business delegation. Her involvement underscored Envac’s leadership in advancing sustainable, circular, and resilient cities on a global stage.
The Maroochydore City Centre, spanning 53 hectares on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is setting a new benchmark for smart and sustainable urban development in Australia. It is the nation’s first large-scale greenfield city centre to integrate an underground automated waste collection system as part of its core infrastructure.
This global spotlight from the World Economic Forum underlines how smart infrastructure can directly contribute to environmental progress and a better quality of life.
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 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.
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 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.
