Lower emissions and green energy
Sustainable transport
- Galloo transports over 200,000 tonnes of recycled materials per year by water, the equivalent of more than 8,000 lorries.
- Galloo is progressively transitioning its vehicle fleet to hybrid and electric models. In addition, Galloo’s electric charging stations are available for public use.
- Electric forklifts contribute to reduced emissions and operate with significantly lower noise levels.
Green energy
- Galloo has its own solar panel park of 1,600 MWH, and additionally uses green electricity generated by wind turbines and a biogas plant.
- The latest recycling installation for non-ferrous metals is powered entirely on green electricity and efficiently recovers the heat emitted by the compressors.
Environmental responsibility
Galloo continues to invest in environmentally friendly measures.
- Sound-insulating walls and noise-reducing enclosures keep noise levels within permitted limits.
- Extraction systems and ultrafiltration on our shredders capture dust and chemical substances during the production process.
- Each production site is equipped with primary water treatment and underground drainage. The Galloo sites in Ghent, Menen, and Halluin use a biological water purification system.
- Mist cannons help control airborne dust, while the Galloo cleaning truck keeps the Menen and Ghent sites clean every day.