Eco-Friendly Materials

ABS

ABS plastic is an opaque, thermoplastic, amorphous polymer, produced from the recycling of other plastics or from its own recycling process. Thermoplastics liquefy, allowing them to be easily injection molded. ABS is also a plastic with strong resistance to corrosive chemicals and physical impacts, and it is very easy to machine at a low melting temperature, resulting in energy savings.

Cotton

Cotton is an indispensable natural resource in our way of life that has adapted to the need for greater environmental sustainability without sacrificing quality. By combining advanced cultivation techniques with traditional crop rotation, the use of pesticides and soil pollution is reduced, water consumption is saved by 20% , and increased production avoids deforestation for new plantations. Cotton is biodegradable because it is a natural resource and recyclable in the form of pre-consumer waste in workshops and post-consumer waste, which is used as raw material for recycled cotton.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is a biodegradable natural resource that optimizes all the resources necessary for its production, from crop rotation and diversification—protecting local ecosystems and fertilizing the soil for future crops—to the final stage of production. Throughout the entire process, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by 46% , waste accumulation by 26%, irrigation water consumption by 91%, and primary energy consumption by 62% compared to conventional cotton.

Recycled Cotton

Recycled cotton is the process of converting cotton fabric into fibers that can be used in new textile products. There are two sources: pre-consumer , which includes scraps of yarn and fabric discarded during industrial cutting and sewing processes, and post-consumer , which comes from garments worn by consumers. Recycled cotton is the most environmentally friendly option, as it doesn't have to go through all the cultivation , processing , and other steps involved in producing the final product. For example, 1 kilogram of recycled cotton can save between 10,000 and 15,000 liters of water. It is biodegradable .

Aluminum

Aluminum is a 100% recyclable natural resource, allowing for energy savings of 90% to 95% and cost reductions (the cost of one can made from virgin aluminum is equivalent to the production of 20 cans made from recycled aluminum). It is estimated that 75% of the aluminum mined in the last century is still in use after being recycled multiple times.

Stainless steel

The recycled stainless steel content in new production exceeds 60% of the material sourced from scrap. The stainless steel recycling process can be repeated almost indefinitely. It is estimated that 80% of stainless steel is recycled for new production. All items manufactured with this raw material are reusable .

Bamboo

Bamboo is a wild plant that needs very little water and is easy to cultivate and grow. It requires neither fertilizers nor pesticides. It is the planet's largest absorber of atmospheric CO2 and produces 30% more oxygen than other plants. It is biodegradable, compostable, and produces zero waste.

Canvas or Canvas

Canvas is a plain-weave fabric typically made of cotton and linen. When blended with synthetic fibers, it can become water-resistant and waterproof. A highly versatile and durable fabric, it is composed primarily of cotton. Canvas contributes to environmental sustainability because its durability allows for significant reuse.

Hemp

Hemp is a fast-growing plant, ready for harvest in about 120 days, and its production of cellulose, fibers, and oils is four times greater than that of a slow-growing tree. It requires little water and space to grow, and no pesticides are needed. Each ton of hemp can sequester 1.62 tons of CO2 . It is a biodegradable, recyclable, reusable , and highly sustainable natural resource.

Hemp fabric is obtained from the stalk of the hemp plant. It is the longest, softest, and strongest plant-based fiber.

Cardboard

Cardboard is a material made up of several layers of paper, with cellulose as its primary raw material. This cellulose comes mainly from wood, but can also be derived from cotton, hemp, or linen. It is a renewable, compostable, and biodegradable organic natural resource , sourced from sustainably managed forests. The most commonly used tree species for paper are pine and eucalyptus, as they grow very quickly and absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it can be recycled, reused, and is environmentally sustainable.

Recycled cardboard

Recycled cardboard is one of the materials with the lowest environmental impact. It is biodegradable and 100% recyclable, and its use minimizes waste management. It is so sustainable and ecological that its manufacturing process requires 90% less water and 50% less electricity, thus reducing CO2 and oil emissions by 60% compared to other materials.

Coffee husk

After oil, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world. The coffee husk is the dry residue that covers the bean. During the roasting process, the husk is removed and mostly discarded. Recently, coffee husks have been used as a reinforcing filler in thermoplastic compounds such as polypropylene or ABS. It is a valuable ecological resource that allows for a reduction in the amount of plastic used.

Ceramics

Ceramics are made from 100% natural raw materials, such as clay , without gaseous compounds or solvents, and are notable for the absence of pollutants, water , and fire . Ceramic factories are primarily located in rural areas, thus helping to combat depopulation. Ceramics do not generate wastewater discharges . Ceramic products have high thermal inertia. Being an inert material, it is highly recyclable and reusable .

Coconut

After the fruit is consumed, the coconut and its plant can be used to obtain a multitude of products, contributing to the planet's sustainability and promoting the use of natural raw materials. It is recyclable and biodegradable .

Cork

Cork, also known as "Green Leather," is a natural resource that is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. It is harvested directly from the tree without the need for felling and its bark regenerates quickly. Due to its composition and resistance to weather changes, it is a material that can last for a long time.

Glass

Glass is made from abundant natural raw materials, obtained through simple and non-polluting extraction processes without chemical agents. Once produced, glass is 100% recyclable and can be reused indefinitely without losing its original quality. Recycling glass reduces CO2 emissions, landfill space, and promotes a circular economy.

Solar energy

Solar energy does not emit greenhouse gases , so it does not contribute to global warming. It is one of the most efficient renewable technologies in the fight against climate change. It is a non-polluting energy source, generating neither waste nor pollution . It is inexhaustible and available to everyone.

Corn Fiber

Corn fiber is a great substitute for nylon fiber. Corn kernels undergo polymerization, resulting in filaments that are more elastic, resistant, and softer than nylon and cotton. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 63% , boosts the local economy, and reduces pollution levels by more than 50%.

KPP

KPP is a combination of 100% recycled handmade paper, laminated with non-woven material inside to reinforce the bags.

Wood

Wood is the raw material with the lowest environmental impact, coming from forests that are well managed economically, environmentally and socially, where massive logging is not required. It is renewable because it is an organic resource , ecological given its CO2 fixation, recyclable after its initial use period, and biodegradable at the end of its life period, fertilizing and enriching the soil.

MDF-MELAMINE

MDF or Melamine stands for medium-density fiberboard, a type of engineered wood widely used in the manufacture of flat-pack furniture and doors. It is essentially a material made from recycled wood fibers, wax, and resin. Composite wood is denser than plywood and nearly as strong as most types of natural wood.

Non-woven fabric

Non-woven fabric is a network of synthetic textile fibers, polypropylene and polyester, arranged randomly using thermal, chemical, and mechanical processes that do not require water. These fibers are 100% recyclable. The benefits of non-woven fabric include strength, durability, hygiene, breathability, and reusability.

Wheat straw

Wheat straw is a bioplastic whose raw material is agro-industrial waste. It is beneficial to the environment, both because of its production process, which requires less energy and chemical processes, and because it reduces agro-industrial waste, saving more polluting fossil resources. Above all, it is biodegradable and compostable, which allows it to be consumed by organisms at the end of its useful life and reintegrated into the carbon cycle.

Paper

Paper is a product made from cellulose, primarily from wood, but also from cotton, hemp, or flax. It is a renewable, compostable, and biodegradable organic natural resource sourced from sustainably managed forests. The most commonly used tree species for paper are pine and eucalyptus because they grow very quickly and absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it can be recycled, reused, and is environmentally sustainable.

Recycled paper

Recycled paper is made from used, ground paper. This can come from pre-consumer paper waste, discarded factory scraps, or post-consumer waste. Choosing this sustainable material results in energy and material savings of 70% , saving twelve trees for every ton of paper. By avoiding landfills and incinerators, we reduce emissions of polluting gases by 74% and achieve a 35% reduction in water pollution .

Grass paper

Grass-based paper and cardboard were created to promote sustainability. Grass replaces the cellulose derived from trees, and this product obtains its raw material from agricultural waste, not from trees, stalks, and leaves that are burned after harvesting. The environmental impact of grass-based paper is 47% lower than that of paper made from trees and 29% lower than recycled paper.

Stone paper

Stone paper is a material that does not require water, wood, or chlorine, as it is obtained by crushing limestone, gypsum, or marble into a very fine, white powder. Therefore, it does not require chlorine or any other acid to bleach it. Furthermore, its production requires 50% less energy and 30% less ink than conventional paper. It is recyclable, reusable , and biodegradable in sunlight within three to nine months.

Kraft paper

Kraft paper , also known as brown paper, is obtained from wood fiber pulp, a 100% ecological material, due to its origin from a 100% renewable material such as wood, recyclable , more than 71% of the paper is recycled, biodegradable quickly and without leaving toxic residues, thick, with a flat or rough surface, and above all very resistant and produced in an environmentally friendly way.

Recycled paper with seeds

Recycled paper with seeds is a further step towards ecological and environmental sustainability , since during the manufacturing process of biodegradable paper, various types of seeds are added, visible to the naked eye in the irregular texture of the cardboard or paper in which it is integrated, ensuring a second life in the form of a plant, thus achieving a direct ecological action that adds to its unbeatable benefits for the environment by reducing emissions by 74% and water pollution by 35%.

compostable PLA

Compostable PLA is a biodegradable and compostable bioplastic, meaning it can be recycled with organic waste in industrial composting facilities. It is fully sustainable because it is derived from organically and sustainably grown plants. This material reduces CO2 emissions by 62% during its manufacturing process compared to conventional plastic.

Vegetable Plastic-PLA- Wheat Stem

Bioplastics, such as PLA and wheat straw, are biodegradable and compostable plastics of plant origin, like corn, potatoes, or sugarcane. They differ from other plastics because, under certain temperature and humidity conditions, they are consumed by microorganisms and undergo an oxidation process that promotes their conversion into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. Therefore, they reintegrate into the carbon cycle without leaving any residue . This process takes between one and a half and three years, resulting in a reduction in waste volume and savings in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.

Recycled leather

Recycled leather comes from the recycling of bovine fibers discarded during the tanning process in the furniture and footwear industries, when hides are split to reduce or even out their thickness. These fibers are combined with natural latex from the sap of the rubber tree, resulting in a durable, flexible, and easy-care " eco-leather." Reusing this material prevents the burning of waste and CO2 pollution.

Faux leather

Faux leather is an artificial material, called PVC polymer, that perfectly imitates natural skins, especially leather. Being a synthetic material, it is much cheaper and more affordable than leather. One of its main benefits is its respect for animal life and environmental conservation, since its use helps reduce the slaughter of animals. Furthermore, unlike synthetic leather, the production process does not emit toxic gases, nor does it use polluting materials such as oil or coal.

rPET

rPET is a recyclable plastic made from recycled raw materials. Recycling plastic reduces the CO2 footprint by 16% from manufacturing to delivery, compared to virgin PET. Recycling one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a light bulb for six hours. Its high flexibility, impermeability, strength, and durability make it ideal for use in the eco-friendly promotional gifts sector.

Silicone

Unlike plastic, high-quality silicone is inert . That is, it doesn't release toxins. So, if a silicone product ends up in nature, after a few decades it will decompose into small particles that are harmless to the environment. This is a huge advantage over plastic.

TPU

TPU ( Thermoplastic Polyurethane ) is one of the many varieties of polyurethane. It is a melt-processable thermoplastic elastomer with excellent flexibility, durability, and abrasion resistance. Unlike rubbers, which do not melt when heated, TPU is recyclable . Furthermore, its processing consumes less energy than thermoset elastomers and does not require special additives .

TPU is a sustainable material because it contains neither plasticizers nor halogenated compounds . Furthermore, its processing is fast, which reduces manufacturing costs. It can be easily colored with common pigments, and another advantage is that quality control of the final product is easy and inexpensive. It stands out for its durability, high shock absorption capacity, and resistance to deformation, superior to other materials.

Tritan

Tritan belongs to a new generation of copolyester resins. It offers the benefits of plastic—lightweight, transparent, and recyclable—as a healthy, BPA-free (bisphenol A) alternative, and is sustainable due to improved recycling and reuse conditions.

Recycled Polyester

Recycled polyester is a synthetic fiber made from recycled polyester bottles or yarn, an alternative to virgin polyester derived from petroleum. This sustainable product reflects the industry's commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the circular economy. It can be blended with other materials to achieve optimal quality for various purposes, such as workwear, sportswear, bags, and more.

Straw

Natural straw is a renewable, 100% biodegradable resource derived from the iraca palm. The palm grows to about three meters tall, and what is harvested is the bud, which grows from the middle of the trunk. It takes three years to produce straw from the time of planting, but once the plant begins producing, it can be harvested monthly and sustain the farming families throughout their lives. Therefore, we can say that it is an ecological and sustainable material.

Glass

Glass comes from raw materials abundant in nature, obtained through simple and non-polluting extraction processes without chemical agents. Once produced, glass is 100% recyclable and can be reused indefinitely without losing its original quality. Recycling glass reduces CO2 emissions , landfill space , and promotes a circular economy.

Borosilicate glass

Borosilicate glass is a material made from a natural resource as sustainable and environmentally friendly as glass itself. Boron is added to the classic glass mixture, resulting in a material more resistant to thermal shock and oven-safe, without any substances leaching into food. Advantages: It is a hygienic and healthy BPA-free material that can be reused, making it a sustainable alternative to plastic.

Jute

Jute is a natural, ecological, sustainable resource from which a long, soft, and lustrous fiber is obtained from the bark of the jute plant. It is a dryland crop that requires few fertilizers and pesticides, is 100% recyclable and biodegradable , and one hectare of jute cultivation consumes 15 tons of carbon dioxide and releases 11 tons of oxygen . As an annual crop, its rotation enriches the fertility of the following harvest, and its combustion does not generate toxic gases.

Used in the fight against climate change to prevent soil erosion and reforestation of forests.

Zinc

Zinc is an alloy with lead and tin used to make soft solder. The role of zinc is to act as a barrier to prevent steel from rusting. It creates a barrier effect, removing oxidizing elements from the air and affecting the iron substrate . This extends the product's lifespan, and even when the coating degrades, the product itself remains intact.