Environmental Sustainability
For more than ten years, TecnoGi has concentrated its research activity into strategic development of recyclable and eco-friendly materials.
All our extruded materials are now fully recyclable.
The use of polymers derived from renewable sources is constantly increasing.
One recent development is the BIOREL range: fully biodegradable counter, toe-puff and reinforcement materials.
BIOREL has been manufactured by transforming polymers derived from renewable sources.
BIOREL’s chemistry has incorporated natural starches to allow for complete biodegradability.
BIOREL has been certified as biodegradable and compostable by the specialized OWS institute, based in Gent – Belgium.
BIOREL fully conforms to International rules EN 13432 and ASTM 6400. After 60 days in composting conditions, BIOREL loses more than 87% of its total weight.
TECNOGI expresses its attention to the environment by investing in the production of clean energy. A photovoltaic system with solar panels of 1000 kWh power has been operational since June 2011.