Recycling uPVC
Cara Glass is pleased to share that Eurocell Recycle is our preferred recycling partner throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022. In comparison to the 9.32 tonnes of recycled uPVC recycled in 2020, we have recycled an incredible 11.72 tonnes in 2022; which equivalates to one fifth of the weight of a space shuttle!
At Cara Glass, we want to enhance how devoted we are to the environment. We want our window products to be as environmentally friendly as possible. On earth, we have just experienced the eight warmest years on record and we want to do our part to reduce climate change and recycle as much as possible.
Eurocell Recycle is the UK’s leading uPVC recycling, collection, and extrusion specialist. They have a closed loop recycling system that recycles old uPVC systems into brand new plastic products, giving them a new life. This not only prevents uPVC windows from being dumped in landfills, but it also creates an eco-friendly window style. Cara Glass strives to use environmentally friendly techniques while reducing our carbon footprint as much as possible to ensure that our valued customers are investing in a home improvement company that truly cares.
Our industry has struggled with sustainability in recent years due to limited recycling opportunities. Cara Glass, on the other hand, has been able to reduce the amount of waste generated by old windows, doors, and other solutions thanks to Eurocell. We are committed to producing as little waste as possible that ends up in landfills, and we are assisting our planet in becoming more environmentally friendly one step at a time.
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How Does Eurocell Recycle Our uPVC Products?
Eurocell created the closed loop post consumer recycling process to discover the most sustainable and efficient way to manufacture uPVC products. The procedure is straightforward:
- Windows that have reached the end of their life are removed and collected from the property. Eurocell then transports them to the appropriate recycling plant in Derbyshire or Yorkshire.
- Once the window arrives at the recycling centre, the windows are shredded, granulated, and micronized.
- Following that, the dismantled parts of the old uPVC profiles are extruded.
- This liquid is then pushed into a mould, which forms the shape of a new, recycled product before being cooled and solidified.
- The recycled uPVC window sections are then fabricated into a new uPVC window profile, ready to be installed in another home across the UK!
With Eurocell alone, we have recycled over 36 tonnes of waste through 2020-2022, and we only hope to see this increase – we are a sustainable home improvements company that strives to create an eco-friendly solution for your home and the planet.
Our Solution
Are you looking for an environmentally friendly and long-lasting uPVC window solution? You can expect a prompt and professional service from a company that cares when you choose Cara Glass.
Contact us today to speak with a member of our team! Contact us directly by calling 01722 744 424 or filling out our online contact form with the necessary information.
We hope to hear from you soon and assist you with your next home improvement project.
Written by
Simon Futcher
Business Manager at Cara Glass
Simon Futcher is the Business Manager at Cara Glass Ltd. Following a 25-year senior management career in retail with Sainsburys and Poundland, he joined Cara in October 2020 to help the MD out for a few days and has been here ever since. His role is to oversee the daily operations of the business and deliver the long-term strategy of Cara Glass - ensuring the customer is always at the forefront of all that goes on. When he’s not in the office trying to find the next big tech thing you will normally find him at home with his wife and young family, or at Salisbury Football Club where he is a passionate and avid supporter. He also spends time relaxing playing one of the very many boardgames he owns (and don’t ever say Monopoly or Cluedo as a boardgame).