OVERVIEW
Recycled or low-emissions
As part of Prysmian Group's design for sustainability strategy, factories are focusing on sourcing and rigorous testing of sustainable materials for cable insulation, filler and sheathing.
Compounds
SWEDEN
100% recycled filler
Since 2019, the Nässjö factory in Sweden has been using PE filler for their medium-voltage AXALJ-TT 12-36 kV cable series of 100% recycled material.
The solution was developed together with a local supplier in order to reduce the carbon-footprint of the factory's raw materials. Annually, the factory use between 60-100 tonnes of this filler compound.
"We are constantly trying to find solutions that improve our sustainability and this is a step in the right direction," says Jimmy Ward, Purchasing Manager for Prysmian Group Scandinavia.
SWEDEN
90% recycled outer sheathing
In spring of 2023, Prysmian Sweden introduced 90% recycled black outer sheathing for their 3-core AXLJ-RMF 12-36 kV cables and shortly after also for their screened 3-core version AXALJ-TT 12-24 kV. The recycled material constitutes 30-31% of all plastics in the cables.
Both cables are part of Prysmian Group's Eco Cable Concept, whereby they are accompanied with environmental documentation according to six international and recognizable evaluation criteria.
It is estimated that the factory will use 300 tonnes of the recycled material in 2023 alone.
NETHERLANDS
Bio-based insulation
Prysmian Netherlands has introduced a sustainable low-voltage cable concept under the name of E-LINE, that aims to introduce new products every year. The portfolio currently contain below products.
The wires are made with PVC insulation of plasticized bio-based compound as well as 100% recycled copper conductor.
- VD E-LINE 750V Eca wires from 1,5 - 2,5 mm2 with -32% less CO2-emissions compared to standard version.
- PROFIT E-LINE wire in tube (with VD) from 1,5 - 2,5 mm2 with -21% less CO2-emissions compared to standard version.