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PAVATEX's commitment to environmental protection


The most important factor of the PAVATEX commitment to environmental protection in addition to production related measures is the focus on the products themselves. PAVATEX manufactures products which produce only a minor impact on the environment during use.

PAVATEX is committed to strictly adhering to statutory regulations. PAVATEX additionally determined suitable environmental data and reference number within the ISO 14001 certification used as a basis to define definite environmental goals. In this way, the environmentally oriented performance of PAVATEX is being continuously improved. The products developed by PAVATEX and the manufacturing procedures are selected with regard to the best practical environmental option.
PAVATEX in general
Year Activity Impact on the environment
2008 ISO 14001 certified Comprehensive environment managment system
2008 Joining WWF CLIMATE GROUP Agreement on CO2-reducing activities
2007 Sentinelhaus Products low in VOC
since 2002 new fork lifts with catalytic converter and particle filters lower emissions
2002 Naturplus certified Untreated products in their natural state, clear declaration of contents
since 2002 Use of frequency converter engines low energy consumption
2001 FSC certified Sustained use of wood
1999 Waste management Preventing, separation, disposal of waste
1990 Replacement of all transformers containing PCB No dioxins are released in case of fire


PAVATEX Fribourg
Year Activity Impact on the environment
2007 Automated chips processing fewer operating hours of the wheel loader
2003 Covering of the dust filters Reduction of sound emission
2002 Replacement of compressor system Reduction of power requirement
2001 Windows eliminated at the defibrator Reduction of sound emission
2001 Switching from HFO to animal fat Reduction of CO2 emission, lower NOx-values
2000 Sound proofing of the chipper Reduction of sound emission
1996 Putting the Denox plant into operation Reduction of NOx emissions
1996 Replacement of furnaces using heavy fuel oil More efficient, lower emissions
1985 Sawdust combustion Combustion production materials and reduction in use of fossil fuels by 20%
1982 Waste water treatment Discharge of the waste water into the municipal sewage plant
1980 Partial closure of the hydrological cycle Reduction of fresh water use and waste water
1972 Asbestos is no longer used in Pavaroc asbestos-free products


PAVATEX Cham
Year Activity Impact on the environment
2008 Installation of the biomass tank Reduction of fossil fuels
2007 Replacement of gas tank plant Increase in efficiency and CO2 reduction
2005 Replacement of forming machine 10% higher fiber proportion --> reduction of fossile fuels
2004 Showdown of the hard fiber production Reduction of organic C emissions
2004 Replacement of phenolic resin through starch Elimination of phenolic components in waste water
2001-2005 Reduction of the specific energy demand from 3.2 MWh/t to 1.9 MWh/t Reduction of fossil fuels
1989 Switching from HFO to gas CO2 reduction
1988 Shutdown of the painting plant Reduction of VOC emissions
1987 Closed hydrological cycle Reduction of fresh water use and waste water
1980 Shutdown plant II Reduction of organic C emissions
1970 Switch from coal to HFO CO2 reduction

 

 
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