SUSTAINABILITY
Ethics and Environmental Sustainability at Unizip
Unizip Group is fundamentally committed to the sustainable development of its products, driven by a strong sense of social responsibility. In every step of our production chain, and together with our partners, we increasingly utilise renewable energy sources in our manufacturing facilities.
We also treat, recycle, and reuse wastewater, minimizing waste. For us, technological innovation is primarily about reducing energy and resource consumption. By carefully monitoring emissions, we continuously reduce our environmental impact and optimize the use of natural resources. One example is the steady shift from coal consumption to natural gas.
ECO-DESIGN THINKING
Our daily efforts are guided by the Decalogue on Social and Environmental Responsibility in Fashion, promoted by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion in 2012. This commitment is reflected in the following practices we observe both in our offices and production facilities:
- Minimizing water usage in galvanizing plants, reducing discharge and favouring recycling, with fume treatment adhering to strict ecological standards;
- Powering weaving facilities entirely with solar energy systems;
- Regenerating most of the materials used in injected zips, while maintaining high-quality standards;
- Sending all metal and textile waste to specialized companies, which repurpose it for less demanding technical and mechanical applications;
- All buildings are upgraded with state-of-the-art insulation, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, with no asbestos cement roofing, to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact;
- Using recycled paper for all internal consumable materials;
- Careful separation of all production waste, such as wood and plastics, which is sent to specialized recycling companies.
WE ARE OEKO-TEX® CERTIFIED
- For over 10 years, Unizip products have been Oeko-Tex certified and meet the requirements of Class I of Standard 100, the most restrictive standard for products intended for children;
- All packaging is marked RESY, meaning it is made from recycled cardboard and is fully recyclable;
- ICatalogs, business cards, and corporate communication materials are mostly printed on recycled paper.
OUR GREEN NUMBERS
For us at Unizip, the passion and technological development of our products form an inseparable duo with ethical attention to environmental and social impacts. A vision that allows us to work with the utmost respect for nature and our customers.
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