ALUMINIUM
‘ Infinitely recyclable ’ sustainability credentials
» WITH THE GOVERNMENT ’ S 2050 NET zero target , sustainability is a critical issue across our industry . Phil Parry , Business Development Director at Epwin Window Systems , has been discussing the sustainability credentials of the Stellar aluminium window and door system and how the multi award-winning system gives their customers a head-start :
“ Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their actions so sustainable products make good business sense . But apart from that , producing environmentally responsible products is just the right thing to do .
“ If the UK is going to meet our net zero ambitions , everyone has to play their part . This was at the forefront of our thinking as we developed Stellar . Aluminium is infinitely recyclable without loss of quality and it ’ s estimated that nearly 75 % of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today 1 . Recycling and reusing
aluminium saves up to 95 % of the energy required for primary aluminium production , so it ’ s a very efficient material to work with . 2
“ All the aluminium for Stellar is sourced from the UK , helping to keep carbon emissions from transportation to a minimum . Thanks to features such as the patented Reverse Butt Joint we also use up to 30 % less profile for comparably sized windows , which means we use less raw material . We are also an Interpon D Approved Applicator , which means we use powder coatings that offer sustainable building solutions , as well as providing a quality guarantee .
“ The longer a material lasts in use , the better it is for the planet . Studies show that polyester powder coated aluminium windows such as Stellar are capable of retaining their colour and gloss retention for more than 40 years .” 3
In use , Stellar ’ s slim sightlines means less reliance on artificial light to illuminate rooms . And because insulation is a fundamental part of the system design , not an afterthought , Stellar meets Building Regulations without the complexity of additional foams or expensive aerogels .
Epwin Window Systems was the first to achieve the BES6001 accreditation for the responsible sourcing of its inputs . It also works to the internationally recognised ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management .
1
https :// www . aluminum . org / industries / production / recycling
2
https :// c-a-b . org . uk / aluminium-benefits /
3 https :// c-a-b . org . uk / finishing-2 /
www . stellaraluminium . co . uk
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