UniGreenTek uses recyclable materials and implements comprehensive recycling processes for both in-house and post-consumer materials and products, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon emissions compared to traditional wood-plastic composites (WPC).
WPC combines plant fibers (such as wood chips, bamboo, or rice husks) with thermoplastic plastics, which are then extruded and molded using plastic molding techniques. However, once these materials are bonded with adhesives, they cannot be separated for recycling, potentially causing secondary environmental pollution.
Recyclable Materials and Recycling System
UniGreenTek has developed "GREENuWood," which excludes biogenic materials like wood or rice grains. They have established both in-house recycling (Post Industrial Recycled, PIR) and post-consumer recycling (Post-Consumer Recycled, PCR) mechanisms:
- PIR: Utilizes trimmings from production and rejects from quality control for external re-granulation, followed by in-house modification and upgrading for reintroduction into production.
- PCR: Manages leftovers and waste generated during construction, as well as materials replaced during refurbishment after completion. These materials are returned to the factory, weighed, and credited against future orders.
Each production batch can incorporate 20-25% recycled materials, which can be recycled up to five times, maximizing resource efficiency.
Benefits
- Reduce carbon emissions by over 70% compared to using virgin materials.
- Reduce waste generation both within the factory and after consumer use, compared to WPC.