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Boosting the circular economy with the reuse of pallets

Boosting the circular economy with the reuse of pallets

The wooden pallets used to transport material to construction, are often stored without use until they deteriorate or end up in landfills. The reuse of these helps to reduce soil erosion and reduce CO2.

12 Apr 2022 News
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“Where I live, it’s never too cold so I don’t need to insulate my home.” – REALLY??

“Where I live, it’s never too cold so I don’t need to insulate my home.” – REALLY??

There are many false beliefs about insulation in summer and warmer countries. Insulation is key to maintain the temperature of your home throughout the year. A properly insulated home is one of the best contributions to reducing the carbon footprint and combating the effects of climate change.

22 Jun 2021 Insights
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Our goal: driving innovative strength

Our goal: driving innovative strength

Innovation management, basic research, and technological development: This is the foundation on which we position the Xella Group for the future and meeting societal as well as industry -specific challenges – be it climate protection, energy savings, or resource efficiency. Since 2014, we have therefore been operating our own technology and research company (Technologie - und Forschungsgesellschaft / T&F) near Berlin.

19 Apr 2021 News
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Our goal: Improving circular economy capabilities

Our goal: Improving circular economy capabilities

Building materials from Xella consist mainly of natural raw materials and are almost completely recyclable. URSA insulation products are already largely made from reused materials. Therefore, the conversion of value chains to value cycles makes sense for us for ecological and economic reasons. The circular economy is thus a key aspect of our ESG strategy.

01 Mar 2021 News
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Our grain of sand to a Net Zero society

Our grain of sand to a Net Zero society

Xella has started an ambitious ESG journey and URSA has jumped on this train. Among our commitments, URSA MW insulation solutions will incorporate up to 80 % recycled materials in their manufacturing, besides other concrete and tangible objectives for occupational safety, diversity, and corporate social responsibility.

27 Jan 2021 News
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