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The One that is giving back to nature

Proud pioneers in circularity

Most materials offer limited options after their operational lifespan. The quality of the remaining product often deteriorates due to ageing processes such as corrosion or deformation. In addition, some materials contain components that are not suitable for underground storage, as they may leach into the environment over time. In contrast, The One does not age and is made from entirely natural materials, making it immune to these issues. As a result, The One has an (almost) unlimited shelf life. Its post-use options are numerous, allowing the product to be reused in the most ecological way. And because the pipes are not harmful to the environment, they can simply be left in the ground. That’s why The One is giving back to nature.

A circular economy in infrastructure is built on three pillars:

Durability

recycle / reuse

Quality

DESIGN FOR DURABILITY

The use of durable materials with excellent mechanical, chemical and physical properties is the first step in achieving the goal of long-term durability.

DESIGN FOR RECYCLE/ REUSE

Using products with a high percentage of recycled material that minimize the use and waste of resources while guaranteeing quality standards or that allow, following low-impact operations, the possibility of complete reuse.

DESIGN FOR QUALITY

Improving the operator experience by building quality infrastructure and using materials with very low maintenance costs.

Top of the (circular economy) class

European waste hierarchy

To map our circularity, we look at the European waste hierarchy, which indicates the preferred order in which waste should be treated. The main goal is to avoid waste whenever possible; and when that is not possible, to reduce the impact as much as possible.

While recycling is the main focus for most materials, The One already has a decades-long head start. Where other materials rely solely on recycling, The One enables more effective actions to reduce and prevent waste.

Prevention

The most sustainable choice is The one that already exists. Vitrified clay has an unbeatable lifetime compared to other materials, making The One the preferred choice. Longer operational lifetimes mean longer prevention of waste creation like replacements and preserving resources for future generations. Choosing The One is therefore the most effective way to eliminate additional waste.

Reuse

Since there is no loss of performance, The One is also well-suited for reuse, extending their useful life without requiring extensive processing. The benefit of reuse is clear: there is no waste of materials nor, due to recycling, yield losses. In practice, The One is excavated and usually reused near the former location.

Recycle

The One can be recycled infinitely. It is the only material that does not suffer from quality losses. As a result, old vitrified clay pipes can be repurposed as chamotte for the production of new pipes: the new products will have the same quality as the old pipes.

Downcycle

Due to the fact that vitrified clay is just fired clay, it can be favorable to reuse the material locally in a lower quality application instead of recycling it. The material can be used in the foundation of the roadworks, avoiding the need of transportation and providing the jobsite with high quality material, thus optimizing the impact on the environment.

DISPOSAL

Since vitrified clay does not age and its quality does not alter, disposal of the material is never required. This is in sharp contrast to other materials, where recycling or downcycling is only a lifetime elongation step: in thermoplastic or multi-layered products, the final destination of the product will eventually be disposal to a landfill or incineration.

The One never becomes waste

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