Metal-Plast joins Rewindo as Recycling- Partner
In the more than 20 years since Rewindo GmbH Fenster-Recycling-Service was founded, a network of recycling partners has been established in Germany, Austria and Belgium. With the joining of Metal-Plast Sp. z o.o., the circle of partners in the system for recycling old PVC windows, doors and roller shutters has grown again. Having successfully passed the audit, Metal-Plast Sp. z o.o. is a class 1 recycling partner meaning that the company handles the entire recycling chain from collection of old windows and production waste to the re-processing of PVC granulate, which is reused for the production of PVC profiles used for new window systems.
Rewindo is a German industry initiative that organise and steer the recycling of old windows, doors and roller shutters made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). It aims to promote and implement sustainable waste management in the construction industry through the collection, processing and reuse of PVC materials. “We are delighted to have joined Rewindo’s network of recycling partners which will enable us to be even more active in the area of closed-loop recycling of old PVC windows, especially in Germany” – says Jędrzej Nosko, Market Development Director.
“The partnership with Metal-Plast is not only an enrichment for the Rewindo system in Germany, but also expands the possibilities of our cooperation with OknoRec, the Polish clearinghouse for recycling of old PVC windows” – says Michael Vetter, Managing Director of Rewindo GmbH. Both, Rewindo and OknoRec are EPPA members and partners of Recovinyl and VinylPlus.
Metal-Plast has continuously focused its activities on the professional recycling of PVC windows for 30 years. Today, the company is one of Europe’s largest recyclers of rigid PVC and works with more than 800 window manufacturers. As the process of thermal upgrading continues in Poland, the company has launched a new service, recycling dismantled PVC windows. Metal-Plast is RecyClass certified and has also been a member of EPPA and the Recovinyl initiative for years. Every year, up to 30,000 tonnes of PVC are recovered at the plant located in Świebodzice and returned to window profile producers as a high-quality raw material. This is more than 60,000 tonnes of CO2 emission avoided! In Poland, there is currently a growing demand for replacement windows so an important area of development at Metal-Plast is the management of post-consumer waste. Project work is currently underway to increase the recycling capacity to around 45,000 tonnes per year, which will further enhance the company’s contribution to the circular economy.
“Sustainability is not a trend, but a climate challenge. Particular emphasis is placed on the economical use of resources and avoiding waste. One of the keys to this is a closed material cycle. We believe that our partnership with Rewindo will contribute to an even more efficient circulation of closed PVC” – summarises Marta Uciechowska-Sówka, Metal-Plast Trade and Marketing Director.