--- title: History description: Discover how Nordic Recycling Systems revolutionizes waste management with innovative solutions, transforming waste into valuable assets for a sustainable future. image: https://www.nordic-recycling.com/hubfs/Graphics/Front_Page_Head_02.png --- [Skip to main content](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/history#main-content) [![NRS_Primærlogo_lys bakgrunn](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/hubfs/NRS_Logos/NRS_Prim%C3%A6rlogo_lys%20bakgrunn.svg) ![NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NRS_Logos/NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW.png?width=30&height=30&name=NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW.png) ![NRS_Primærlogo@3x](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NRS_Logos/NRS_Prim%C3%A6rlogo@3x.png?width=70&height=35&name=NRS_Prim%C3%A6rlogo@3x.png) ![NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NRS_Logos/NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW.png?width=30&height=30&name=NRS_Logo_NRS_Sirkel_BW.png)](https://www.nordic-recycling.com?hsLang=en) - Show submenu for Systems & Solutions Systems & Solutions - [Sorting systems](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/sorting-systems-.-solutions) - [Robotics](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/robotics) - [Bottle Compaction](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/compaction) - Show submenu for AirConveying AirConveying - [Retail AirConveying](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/retail) - [Industrial AirConveying](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/airconveying) - [Compaction](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/compaction) - [DeWatering](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/dewatreing) - Show submenu for Consulting & DRS Design Consulting & DRS Design - [How to design a DRS](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/deposit-return-systems-drs-design-technology-best-practices) - [Service & Aftermarket](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/service) - Show submenu for Contact Contact - [Contact](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/contact) - [Team](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/team) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for Systems & Solutions Systems & Solutions - Systems & Solutions - [Sorting systems](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/sorting-systems-.-solutions) - [Robotics](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/robotics) - [Bottle Compaction](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/compaction) - Show submenu for AirConveying AirConveying - AirConveying - [Retail AirConveying](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/retail) - [Industrial AirConveying](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/airconveying) - [Compaction](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/compaction) - [DeWatering](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/dewatreing) - Show submenu for Consulting & DRS Design Consulting & DRS Design - Consulting & DRS Design - [How to design a DRS](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/deposit-return-systems-drs-design-technology-best-practices) - [Service & Aftermarket](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/service) - Show submenu for Contact Contact - Contact - [Contact](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/contact) - [Team](https://www.nordic-recycling.com/team) - - - - - - # History  With over 30 years of expertise, we bring a provWith over 30 years of expertise, we bring a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. Our deep industry knowledge ensures that every project benefits from practical experience, innovative strategies, and a genuine commitment to your success. Trust in our decades of dedication to help you achieve your goals with confidence.en track record of delivering exceptional results. Our deep industry knowledge ensures that every project benefits from practical experience, innovative strategies, and a genuine commitment to your success. Trust in our decades of dedication to help you achieve your goals with confidence. The deposit systems revolution is happening With over 30 years of expertise, Nordic Recycling Systems embarked on a mission to transform waste management Considering waste a valuable asset rather than a burden. Focusing on the handling and sorting of used beverage containers, we recognized its pivotal role in unlocking the potential of recyclable materials. As industry pioneers, we introduced sorting solutions, revolutionizing the recovery of beverage containers. Expanding our offerings to include sorting of various beverage fractions, we established full-scale sorting plants that set new efficiency standards in waste management. Driven by innovation and sustainability, we developed the groundbreaking Minimator—a unique compaction unit for beverage containers. The Minimator significantly reduces the volume of beverage containers, minimizing transportation requirements and CO2 emissions. Our commitment to innovation led to the design and installation of the world’s first air transport system for reverse vending machines at COOP Lillestrøm, Norway. This milestone project reflects our ability to translate cutting-edge innovation into practical solutions for businesses and the environment. Today, Nordic Recycling Systems leads the waste management industry, driving positive change through sustainability and excellence. 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