Eco-Friendly Materials

ABS

ABS plastic is an opaque, thermoplastic and amorphous polymer, produced by recycling other plastics or by recycling itself. Thermoplastics liquefy, which allows them to be easily injection molded. ABS is also a plastic that has a strong resistance to chemical corrosives and physical impacts, and is very easy to machine at a low melting temperature, thus saving energy.

Cotton

Cotton is an indispensable natural resource in our way of life that has adapted to the needs of being more sustainable with the environment, without losing its quality, combining advanced cultivation techniques and traditional land rotation, the use of pesticides is reduced , soil pollution, 20% of water is saved and its increased production prevents deforestation for new plantations. Biodegradable material because it is a natural and recyclable resource in the form of pre-consumer remains in workshops and post-consumer remains that are used as raw material for recycled cotton.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is a biodegradable natural resource that optimizes all the resources needed for its production, from a crop in which the land is rotated and the crops are diversified, thus protecting the ecosystems of the area and fertilizing the land for future crops, until the end of production. Throughout the process, it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% , waste accumulation by 26%, irrigation water by 91% and primary energy consumption by 62% compared to conventional cotton.

Recycled Cotton

Recycled cotton is the conversion of cotton fabric into fibres that can be used in new textile products. There are two sources: pre-consumer : yarn scraps and discarded fabric in the industrial cutting and sewing process and post-consumer : from garments used by the consumer. Recycled cotton is the most ecological of all, since it does not have to go through all the processes of cultivation , handling , etc., to reach the final product. Example: 1 kilo of recycled cotton can save between 10,000 and 15,000 litres of water. It is biodegradable .

Aluminum

Aluminum is a 100% recyclable natural resource, allowing for 90% to 95% energy savings and cost reduction (the cost of a can using the virgin resource requires the creation of 20% recycled aluminum). It is estimated that 75% of the aluminum extracted in the last century is still in use after having been recycled several times.

Stainless steel

The recycled Stainless Steel content in new production exceeds 60% of material from scrap. The Stainless Steel recycling process can be repeated almost infinitely. It is estimated that 80% of stainless steel is recycled for new production. All items made from this raw material are reusable .

Bamboo

Bamboo is a wild plant that needs very little water, is easy to grow and cultivate. It does not need fertilizers or pesticides. It is the largest environmental CO2 absorber on the planet and produces 30% more oxygen than other plants. It is biodegradable, compostable and Zero Waste.

Canvas or Canvas

Canvas is a plain weave fabric that is usually made of cotton and linen, and when mixed with synthetic fibers it can become water-resistant and waterproof. A very versatile and durable fabric, mostly made of cotton. Canvas contributes to caring for the environment, since thanks to its resistance it offers a great capacity for reuse.

Hemp

Hemp is a fast-growing plant that is ready to harvest in about 120 days, so its production of cellulose, fibers and oils is four times that of a slow-growing tree. It requires little water and surface area to grow, without the need for pesticides. Each ton of hemp can sequester 1.62 tons of CO2 . It is a biodegradable, recyclable, reusable and very sustainable natural resource.

Hemp fabric is obtained from the stem of the plant. It is the longest, softest and most resistant fiber of plant origin.

Cardboard

Cardboard is a material made up of several layers of paper superimposed on each other, which is made from cellulose, mainly from wood, but cellulose obtained from cotton, hemp or linen can also be used. A renewable, compostable and biodegradable organic natural resource , from controlled felling forests. The most commonly used tree species for paper are pine and eucalyptus, as they grow very quickly and absorb a lot of carbon dioxide. It can also be recycled, reused and is environmentally sustainable.

Recycled cardboard

Recycled cardboard is one of the materials with the lowest environmental impact, 100% biodegradable and recyclable material, with its use you minimize waste management, it is so sustainable and ecological that its manufacturing process requires 90% less water and 50% less electricity, therefore 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. Coffee husks are the dry residue that covers the bean. During the roasting process, the husk is removed and is mostly discarded. Recently, coffee husks have been used as reinforcing fillers for thermoplastic compounds such as polypropylene or ABS. It is a valuable ecological resource that allows the amount of plastics used to be reduced.

Ceramics

Ceramics are made from 100% natural raw materials, such as clay , without gaseous compounds, solvents and are notable for the absence of polluting agents, water and fire . Ceramic plants are located mainly in rural areas, thus combating depopulation. Ceramics do not generate wastewater discharges . Ceramic products have a high thermal inertia. Being an inert product, it is highly recyclable as well as reusable .

Coconut

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

Cork

Cork, known as “Green Leather”, is a natural resource, 100% recyclable and biodegradable, extracted directly from the tree without the need for felling and with a rapid regeneration of the bark. Due to its composition and resistance to atmospheric variations, it is a material that can accompany you for a long time.

Glass

Glass comes from raw materials abundant in nature, obtained through simple and non-polluting extraction processes without chemical agents. Once produced, glass is a 100% recyclable material and can be reused indefinitely without losing its original quality. Recycling glass reduces CO2 emissions, reduces landfill surface area and promotes the 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, it does not generate waste or pollution . It is inexhaustible and available to everyone.

Corn Fiber

Corn fiber is the great substitute for nylon fiber. Corn grains undergo polymerization, resulting in filaments that become 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 rates by more than 50%.

KPP

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

Wood

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

MDF-MELAMINE

MDF or Melamine stands for Medium Density Fiberboard, a type of engineered wood that is widely used in the manufacture of flat pack furniture and doors. Essentially a material made from recycled wood fibers, wax and resin, composite wood is denser than plywood and almost as strong as most types of natural wood.

Non-woven_Non-woven fabric

Non-woven is a network of synthetic textile fibers, polypropylene and polyester, randomly arranged using thermal, chemical and mechanical processes that do not require water. These fibers are 100% recyclable. The benefits of non-woven are resistance, firmness, hygiene, it is breathable and reusable.

Wheat straw

Wheat straw is a bioplastic whose raw material is agro-industrial waste, which is beneficial for the environment, both due to its production process, which requires less energy and chemical processes, and the reduction of agro-industrial waste, saving more polluting fossil resources, and above all because 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, mainly from wood, but paper obtained from cotton, hemp or linen can also be used. A renewable, compostable and biodegradable organic natural resource , from controlled felling forests. The most commonly used tree species for paper are pine and eucalyptus, as they grow very quickly and absorb a lot of carbon dioxide. It can also be recycled, reused and is environmentally sustainable.

Recycled paper

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

Grass paper

Grass paper and cardboard were created to promote sustainability, grass replaces cellulose from trees, this product gets its raw material from agricultural waste, not from trees, stems and leaves that are burned after harvest. The environmental impact of grass paper is 47% lower than that 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 until it becomes a very fine, white powder, so it does not require chlorine or another acid to whiten it. In addition, its production requires 50% less energy and 30% less ink than conventional paper. It is recyclable, reusable and when exposed to the sun it degradables in a period of between three and nine months.

Kraft paper

Kraft paper , also known as wrapping paper, is obtained from wood fiber pulp, a 100% ecological material, due to its origin in 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 a way that is respectful of the ecosystem.

Recycled paper with seeds

Recycled paper with seeds is another step towards ecological and environmental sustainability , since during the manufacturing process of biodegradable paper , several 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 is added to its unbeatable benefits for the environment by reducing emissions by 74% and water pollution by 35%.

Compostable plastic

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

Vegetable Plastic-PLA- Wheat Cane

Bioplastics, such as PLA and wheat cane, are biodegradable and compostable plastics of plant origin, such as corn, potato or sugar cane , they are distinguished from other plastics because, under certain conditions of temperature and humidity, they are consumed by microorganisms and enter an oxidation process that favors their conversion into water, carbon dioxide and biomass, so they are reintegrated into the carbon cycle without leaving waste . in a period of between one and a half and three years, allowing a reduction in the volume of waste, saving greenhouse gases from fossil resources.

Recycled leather

Recycled leather is obtained by recycling bovine fibres discarded in the tanning process in the furniture and footwear industry, when the hides are divided to reduce or equalise their thickness. These fibres are combined with natural latex from the sap of the rubber tree and the result is a durable, flexible and easy-care “ eco-leather” . By reusing this material, the burning of waste and CO2 pollution are avoided.

Faux leather

Faux leather is an artificial material, called PVC polymer, which 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 respect for animal life and environmental conservation, since its use helps reduce the slaughter of animals. But also during the production process, unlike synthetic leather, no toxic gases are emitted, nor are polluting materials such as petroleum or coal used.

rPET

rPET is a recyclable plastic that comes from recycled raw materials. Recycling plastic reduces the CO2 footprint from manufacturing to delivery by 16% compared to virgin PET. By recycling a plastic bottle we save the energy needed to keep a light bulb on for 6 hours. Its high flexibility, waterproofness, strength and durability allow it to be widely used in the sector of ecological promotional gifts committed to the planet.

Silicone

Unlike plastic, high-quality silicone is inert . This means that it does not release any toxins. So, if a silicone product ends up in nature, it will break down into small, environmentally friendly particles after a few decades. 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. Thermoplastic TPU is recyclable , unlike rubbers, which do not melt when heated. It also consumes less energy to process than thermoset elastomers, and does not require special additives for processing.

TPU is a sustainable material because it contains no plasticizers or halogenated products . In addition, it is processed quickly, which reduces its manufacturing cost. It can be easily colored with the most common pigments, and another of its advantages is that quality control of the final product is easy and inexpensive. It stands out for its durability, high cushioning 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: light, transparent and recyclable, a healthy alternative, free of BPA or bisphenol and sustainable by improving the conditions for recycling and reuse.

Recycled Polyester

Recycled polyester is a synthetic fibre obtained from the recycling of bottles or polyester thread, an alternative to virgin polyester derived from petroleum, a sustainable result obtained from the industry's commitment to sustainability, care for the environment and the circular economy. Material that can be combined with other materials to achieve the optimal quality for different purposes, whether work clothes, sportswear, bags or pouches, etc.

Straw

Natural straw is a renewable , 100% biodegradable resource from the iraca palm. The palm is about three meters high, and what is harvested is the bud, which grows halfway up the stem. It takes three years to produce from the time it is cultivated, but once the plant produces it can be harvested every month and accompany the producing families throughout their lives, so 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 a 100% recyclable material and can be reused indefinitely without losing its original quality. Recycling glass reduces CO2 emissions , reduces landfill surface area and promotes the circular economy.

Borosilicate glass

Borosilicate glass is a material made from a natural resource that is as sustainable and ecological as glass. Boron is added to the classic glass mixture, thus achieving a material that is more resistant to thermal shocks and a resistance that can withstand freezer and oven use, without substances that can migrate to food. Advantages: It is a hygienic, healthy, BPA-free material that allows for reuse, making it a sustainable alternative to plastic.

Jute

Jute is a natural, ecological, sustainable and environmentally friendly resource from which a long, soft and shiny fibre is obtained, extracted from the bark of the plant. It is a dry crop that requires few fertilizers and pesticides, 100% recyclable and biodegradable , the cultivation of one hectare consumes 15 tons of carbon dioxide and releases 11 tons of oxygen , being an annual crop with the rotation the fertility of the following crop is enriched 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 for making soft solder metals. The role of zinc is to be a kind of barrier to prevent steel from rusting. It is a barrier effect, removing the oxidizing element from the air from the iron substrate . In this way the useful life of the products is prolonged and when the coating degrades, the product remains intact.