REHAU Promotes Eco-Materials for Interiors
What happened
REHAU is spotlighting eco-materials made from recycled polymers for low-carbon luxury interiors, with France A+ and GREENGUARD certifications reported.
Why it matters
REHAU's commitment includes programs like REHAU ReTurn, enabling customers to recycle production waste, contributing to a closed-loop system and reducing reliance on raw materials. This initiative has already recycled hundreds of tons of material. Their products, such as RAUKANTEX eco and RAUVOLET eco, utilize external recyclates, resulting in a significant reduction of CO2e emissions—reportedly up to 27% less compared to conventional products. Also, REHAU aims to increase the proportion of recycled material in production and largely eliminate pollutants. REHAU's dedication to sustainability extends to its production processes, with European plants powered by 100% renewable energy, supported by company-owned photovoltaic systems. The plants in Visbek and Rehau are ISO 50001-certified, and the entire European edgeband production is already 100% climate-neutral. The GREENGUARD certification, held by some REHAU products, ensures they have been tested for low chemical emissions, contributing to healthier indoor air quality. There are different tiers to GREENGUARD certification, with GREENGUARD Gold being especially relevant in school and healthcare applications.
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- Their products, such as RAUKANTEX eco and RAUVOLET eco, utilize external recyclates, resulting in a significant reduction of CO2e emissions—reportedly up to 27% less compared to conventional products.
- REHAU's dedication to sustainability extends to its production processes, with European plants powered by 100% renewable energy, supported by company-owned photovoltaic systems.
- The plants in Visbek and Rehau are ISO 50001-certified, and the entire European edgeband production is already 100% climate-neutral.
What happens next
- Also, REHAU aims to increase the proportion of recycled material in production and largely eliminate pollutants.
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What happened in REHAU Promotes Eco-Materials for Interiors?
REHAU is spotlighting eco-materials made from recycled polymers for low-carbon luxury interiors, with France A+ and GREENGUARD certifications reported.
Why does REHAU Promotes Eco-Materials for Interiors matter?
REHAU's commitment includes programs like REHAU ReTurn, enabling customers to recycle production waste, contributing to a closed-loop system and reducing reliance on raw materials. This initiative has already recycled hundreds of tons of material. Their products, such as RAUKANTEX eco and RAUVOLET eco, utilize external recyclates, resulting in a significant reduction of CO2e emissions—reportedly up to 27% less compared to conventional products. Also, REHAU aims to increase the proportion of recycled material in production and largely eliminate pollutants. REHAU's dedication to sustainability extends to its production processes, with European plants powered by 100% renewable energy, supported by company-owned photovoltaic systems. The plants in Visbek and Rehau are ISO 50001-certified, and the entire European edgeband production is already 100% climate-neutral. The GREENGUARD certification, held by some REHAU products, ensures they have been tested for low chemical emissions, contributing to healthier indoor air quality. There are different tiers to GREENGUARD certification, with GREENGUARD Gold being especially relevant in school and healthcare applications.
