The Skateboarding Revolution: Recycled Decks are Here!
Capsule is thrilled to introduce a ground-breaking project that’s about to shake up the skateboarding industry. We’re developing innovative skateboard decks made from a fully recycled advanced polymer material. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about product design and manufacturing.
Our goal is simple: to create a high-performance board deck that’s also compliant with the principles of the circular economy. This means we’re not just recycling waste; we’re creating a closed-loop system where our products can be recycled and reused, minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency. 🔄
From Waste to Wow: The Technology Behind Our Decks
So, how are we doing it? Our secret lies in two key areas: The Material: An Advanced Recycled Polymer.
We’ve developed a unique, advanced material that is entirely derived from recycled plastic waste. Specifically, our polymer is sourced from factory scraps and old skateboards. This isn’t your average plastic bottle. Our polymer is specially engineered to be incredibly strong, flexible, and resistant to impacts—all the qualities a skateboard deck needs to perform at its best. By using this material, we’re not only reducing the demand for new, virgin materials but also giving a second life to plastic that would otherwise end up in a landfill or our oceans.
**The Skateboarding Revolution: Recycled Decks Are Here!**
We’re excited to launch a transformative project in the skateboarding industry with innovative decks made from fully recycled advanced polymer material! This initiative shifts how we approach product design and manufacturing by creating a high-performance board that adheres to circular economy principles, minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency. 🔄
**From Waste to Wow: The Technology Behind Our Decks**
Our secret lies in two areas:
- **The Material**: Our unique recycled polymer is sourced from plastic waste and old skateboards, engineered for strength, flexibility, and durability. This reduces the demand for new materials and gives plastic a second life.
- **The Process**: We’ve developed a tailor-made, energy-efficient production method that shapes our polymer with precision, ensuring high-quality, lightweight, and durable decks.
**Why This Matters: A Step Towards a Circular Economy**
This project is a commitment to a circular economy, moving beyond the traditional “take-make-dispose” model. When a deck reaches its end of life, it can be returned and recycled into a new one. Supported by a prestigious EU Innovation Grant, we’re proud to lead this sustainable movement and look forward to seeing our decks on the streets. 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey toward a greener future for skateboarding! 🚀
The Process: A Tailor-Made Production Method
To make these decks, we’ve had to invent a tailor-made production process. Traditional skateboard decks are made by pressing and glueing layers of wood, but our process is completely different. It’s optimised for our recycled polymer, allowing us to mould and shape the material with incredible precision. This process ensures that each deck is consistently high-quality, lightweight, and durable. Plus, we’ve designed it to be highly energy-efficient, further reducing our environmental footprint. ⚡
Why This Matters: A Step Towards a Circular Economy
This is a statement. It’s a commitment to a circular economy, a model that aims to eliminate waste and the continuous use of resources. Instead of the traditional “take-make-dispose” linear model, we’re creating a system where resources are kept in use for as long as possible. For us, this means that when a deck has finally reached the end of its life, it can be returned to us to be recycled back into a new one.
This project, supported by a prestigious EU Innovation Grant, is a testament to the power of combining technology with a passion for sustainability. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this movement, and we can’t wait to see our decks on the streets. 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to a greener, more innovative future for skateboarding! 🚀
