Plastic is too valuable
to waste it.
The ecological initiatives of Vifra
Vifra has always been careful about the protection of the environment. Recently Vifra has decided to engage further and in a more concrete way, implementing some important improvements to its production process.
Vifra has always been careful about the protection of the environment. Recently Vifra has decided to engage further and in a more concrete way, implementing some important improvements to its production process.
Vifra uses innovative materials always being aware of the environmental issues and the containment of waste, paying attention to the ecological factor.
With the philosophy of a company that cares about the future, Vifra proudly contributes by helping the Environmental sustainability thanks to several initiatives:
> our production department has an automatic transport and dehumidification plant capable to convey the raw materials from the silos to the 14 molding workstations. This supports Vifra’s Staff work, guarantees no material dispersion and reduces energy consumption by 40% (see the picture),
> since January 2020 we have achieved ISO 14001 Environment Certification,
> we have a production plant with zero emissions,
> in collaboration with our raw materials’ suppliers, we are always looking for recycled material and biodegradable plastic to mould our products,
> we re-generate plastic by recycling our products’ wastes, in order to reduce the production waste. An example of a product which is entirely recycled is our plastic main-fold boxe (in the picture),
> from December 2022, we are supporting the Project #savesoil of Conscious Planet, a movement which keep alive the soil and the Planet,
> our products are available in 2 new finishes to protect the environment: Trivalent chrome, the more ecological alternative, non-toxic and safer than Exavalent Chrome and PVD, with a totally environmental sustainable productive process.
> our production department has low environmental impact machinery, in addition to the 2 hybrid injection molding presses, there are 3 100% electric presses (see in the picture the 2 new presses bought in September 2024),
> for the future, we are planning a photovoltaic system to increase our energetic efficiency, decrease our electrical energy costs and be always updated using renewable energies.
Vifra’s Reusable Water Bottle
“Plastic is too valuable to waste it” is the reason why Vifra launches the initiative to give its employees a personalized thermal reusable bottle that can be used throughout the year, with the aim of raising awareness and transmitting a sustainable principle inside and outside the company.
It is essential that we don’t waste such a precious source like the water, as well as a more sustainable behavior towards the consumption and waste of plastic bottles.
In Italy, about 10 billion of plastic bottles are consumed per year and more than 60% (about 7 billion) of these bottles are not recycled.
Vifra, in its own small way, is very sensitive to issues such as: pollution, respect of the surrounding area and environmental sustainability. For this reason, Vifra feels committed to raise awareness around its collaborators with a simple gesture, which can however help saving and supporting our Planet.
Two new finishes to protect the environment
Vifra offers two new finishes to protect the environment: trivalent chrome plating and PVD, two more sustainable alternatives than classic aesthetic finishes and their common production processes. Trivalent chrome plating is in fact chromium-6 free and the PVD is 100% ecological and its coating process doesn’t release harmful polluting chemicals.
Vifra starts working with Trivalent chrome in 2023. During its production process there are no big changes, except for the last step (the deposit). The trivalent chrome deposit can be: PLUS FINISHING and ICE FINISHING. Both available in two versions, satin or bright and both respect all the EU standards.
Why choosing Trivalent chrome? Same performance and same aesthetical aspect as the common Hexavalent chrome. However, this production process is more ecological and guarantees a cleaner environment, less pollution and a lower environmental impact.
