Sustainability FAQs
Is PVC-U a sustainable material?
Yes. PVC-U is now widely accepted to be as sustainable as any competing materials, thanks to the increasing range of recycling options available and the reduced carbon footprint achievable through local supply chains. For more information on the sustainable credentials of PVC-U, please contact us.
Yes. PVC-U is now widely accepted to be as sustainable as any competing materials, thanks to the increasing range of recycling options available and the reduced carbon footprint achievable through local supply chains. For more information on the sustainable credentials of PVC-U, please contact us.
Can PVC-U post-consumer windows be recycled?
Yes. Eurocell has its own post-consumer PVC-U recycling facilities. Old windows are taken from site and mechanically de-constructed, separated and re-granulated. The bi-products are then returned to the various supply chains.
Yes. Eurocell has its own post-consumer PVC-U recycling facilities. Old windows are taken from site and mechanically de-constructed, separated and re-granulated. The bi-products are then returned to the various supply chains.
Can you offer a closed-loop recycling solution?
Yes. The re-granulated material produced by our recycling facilities is returned to our manufacturing processes and used to make new PVC-U profiles. For more information, please contact us.
Yes. The re-granulated material produced by our recycling facilities is returned to our manufacturing processes and used to make new PVC-U profiles. For more information, please contact us.
Do Eurocell products contain recycled material to make them more environmentally friendly?
Yes. In fact, a number of our products – those which are not exposed to direct UV light – are made from 100% recycled post-consumer material. All of our main products contain some recycled material in line with the appropriate British Standard guidelines.
Yes. In fact, a number of our products – those which are not exposed to direct UV light – are made from 100% recycled post-consumer material. All of our main products contain some recycled material in line with the appropriate British Standard guidelines.