REHAU Shortlisted For National Recycling Awards 2018

There’s much to celebrate at REHAU as its TOTAL70 co-extruded profile has been shortlisted for the critically acclaimed National Recycling Awards 2018.

The annual National Recycling Awards identify and celebrate best practice and innovation in recycling and waste management across the country.

This year, REHAU entered the popular TOTAL70 co-extruded profile into the Recycled Product of the Year category which recognises innovative recycled products that exemplify the best of sustainability. Products shortlisted within this category have been designed and manufactured after careful consideration of resources which incorporated recycled content. Other factors including reusability and end of life, waste minimisation, closed loop processes were also considered.

REHAU’s TOTAL70 co-extruded profile uses recycled material from first generation PVC windows to create brand new high-quality, energy efficient window frames. The core of the TOTAL70 co-extruded window profile is made up entirely of post-consumer waste, with only the outer skin made of new polymer for a flawless finish.

The product is truly unique as it is believed to be the only profile in the market to use post-consumer waste within its core. This means the entire polymer REHAU uses for the recycled element of the profile comes from old PVC windows and doors, effectively creating a closed loop of material use.

The TOTAL70 co-extruded profile was launched into market late last year and has already received widespread popularity. It is now being fully embraced by a widening group of customers with a total conversion planned my mid-2018.

Martin Hitchin, Chief Executive at REHAU said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this fantastic award and eagerly await the final results this June. At REHAU we are constantly improving our recycling methods and are committed to manufacturing products that steer us into a sustainable future. Our TOTAL70 co-extruded profile demonstrates this commitment with a very high percentage of   recycled material used in the core of the profile, and only a small amount of virgin PVC is used for the skin, making it a very sustainable solution.”

A specialist panel of industry peers will assess the entries over the coming months and the winner will be announced at the National Recycling Awards to be held on Thursday, June 28, at the London Hilton.

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