SPAR recycling solutions enable significant savings

“SPAR Hungary allocates significant resources to renovate its existing stores every year, so that customers can enjoy the highest quality service in an aesthetic and comfortable environment. In line with this approach, we modernized several stores in 2024, during which, in addition to modernization, operations became more sustainable. During modernization, we try to assess which of the previous furniture and equipment we can continue to use in the future, in the spirit of cost efficiency. In addition, we also want to operate our logistics processes, which are one of the biggest daily tasks, as sustainably as possible, which is why, for example, we recycle equipment, increase efficiency with a circular pallet supply system and minimize environmental impact”

– explained Márk Maczelka, Head of Communications at SPAR Hungary.

Most of the old furniture will not become waste

Environmental awareness is an important aspect when modernizing SPAR stores, so the company renovates, transforms and rebuilds the furniture and equipment that can still be used in the renovated environment. This is what it did in the case of the hypermarket located on Balatoni út in Székesfehérvár. As part of the renovation costing more than 1.2 billion forints, modern refrigerated furniture was installed in the sales area, but many elements were revived from previously used raw materials. In the case of the SPAR supermarket, which was opened in the center of Békéscsaba at a cost of 212 million forints on the site of a former commercial facility, everything from the previous furniture was preserved, which, when renovated, fits into the usual, sophisticated appearance.

Furniture that cannot be used during the modernization can be used by a new owner after sale, and whose condition does not allow for further use, will be properly managed according to current waste management regulations.