R&D Behind ECOQARA’s Recycled Leather
Since 2016, ECOQARA has been developing innovative formulations and blends aimed at creating recycled leather, ensuring both user safety and usability. Through a continuous R&D process, numerous technical advances have been achieved, which have been consumer-oriented, highlighting the following:
New Recycled Leather Formulations
First, as a result of research efforts, significant progress has been made in creating materials that replicate the appearance, feel, and scent of natural leather. Additionally, these materials retain their shaping capacity and long-term stability, thanks to the implementation of optimized technical processes.
Safety for People and the Environment
The new solutions not only ensure user well-being but also contribute significantly to minimizing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.
Resistance to Cleaning Products
Advancements in formulation have enabled the development of materials resistant to common cleaning products. This not only facilitates product maintenance but also enhances durability, ensuring greater longevity.
Prevention of Microorganism Growth
Alongside these advances, antimicrobial properties have been incorporated, effectively ensuring hygiene and safety of the material under everyday usage conditions.
Contribution to the Circular Economy
Similarly, the formulations are specifically designed to favor the reuse of recycled materials. Consequently, they align closely with the principles of the circular economy, promoting a more responsible and sustainable consumption model.
Efficient Water Management
Regarding sustainability, all water used in the process is subjected to a purification and reuse system. This minimizes the water footprint while ensuring the comprehensive sustainability of the production process.
Use of Renewable Energy
In the same vein, material processing is carried out exclusively using renewable energy sources. This not only reduces reliance on unsustainable resources but also lowers the carbon footprint of the process, reinforcing ECOQARA’s environmental commitment.
Absence of Organic Solvents
ECOQARA products do not contain organic solvents. This ensures the absence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in their manufacturing, thereby contributing to improved air quality and protecting user health.
Zero Waste Policy
As part of its environmental commitment, ECOQARA has adopted a strict zero-waste policy. This ensures that every material used in the production process is either completely reused or fully recycled, minimizing environmental impact to the greatest extent possible.
Recycling and Valorization in the European Union
Additionally, all recycling and valorization of leather waste is conducted within the European Union. This not only ensures material traceability but also supports the local economy and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the valorization process.
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