Circularity : Joris Ide incorporates more recycle materials in sandwich panels

Joris Ide Group, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building solutions for roofs and walls, continues to drive sustainability forward by increasing the use of recycled materials in the foam used for its sandwich panels. By incorporating post-consumer PET waste into its manufacturing processes, the Group is reducing its environmental footprint while maintaining the high quality and performance of its insulation solutions.​

This initiative is made possible through a collaboration with Synthesia Technology, a specialist in chemical products, polyester polyols, and polyurethane systems. At its facilities in Barcelona, Spain, Synthesia transforms post-consumer PET waste into polyester polyols, which are then used in the production of thermal insulation and insulated panel products across the Group.​

By repurposing waste PET, Joris Ide Group not only diverts plastic waste from landfills and oceans but also lowers its dependence on virgin raw materials. Given that the construction industry consumes approximately + 40 billion tonnes of resources annually, integrating recycled and bio-based materials into building solutions plays a crucial role in advancing sustainability.

As part of our ongoing efforts to increase circularity within the Planet Passionate program, the Group has already reached its goal of recycling 1 billion PET bottles per year into its processes. This milestone reflects the Group’s commitment to reducing waste and driving innovation in more durable building solutions.