CARBONIT® is taking the next step towards greater sustainability of its products. The caps of the special activated carbon block filters will now be made from a bio-plastic PA11 (Polyamide 11). This is a bio-based alternative that replaces the previously fossil-based and commercially common raw materials.
The chemical base component of this carbon compound comes from the seeds of the castor plant, also known as the miracle tree, whose cultivation and use do not compete with food production.
For specific use in the drinking water sector, Carbonit Filtertechnik had this bio-plastic tested according to the EN 16421 standard and the KTW-BWGL, and received corresponding certification. This ensures that the new application area has been sufficiently verified. In comparable assessments regarding aging behavior and long-term stability, these materials even performed better than conventional polyamides on the market.
The market for bio-based plastics is growing. Bio-polyamide is seen as a key driver for the projected growth of bio-plastics. Although it is not biodegradable, disposal through household waste and subsequent incineration can be considered nearly CO2 neutral, as no fossil raw materials were used in its production.
The ESG sustainability report of Carbonit not only includes environmental management according to DIN ISO 14001 but also the targeted use of bio-based plastics. Furthermore, the processing of raw materials and all other steps in the value chain take place exclusively in Germany.