Sustainable Turn
ABOUT IT
O Sustainable Turn It is an initiative of circular economy in abrasives, launched in 2021 by Saint-Gobain's Norton brand.
The project collects post-consumer abrasive products, such as cutting discs, grinding wheels, and sandpaper, with the aim of... to recover abrasive grains still adhering to the products. and reintroduce them into production processes, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and minimizing environmental impacts.
How it works:
Collectors installed in metropolitan regions of São Paulo and Campinas (SP);
Starting in 2025, collection of sandpaper scraps from customers;
Recovered abrasive grains are reused internally;
Promoting the circular economy and supporting clients in solid waste management (SWMP).
The program also contributes socially by supporting clients affected by natural disasters in the proper disposal of waste.
Results and Objectives
Results Achieved / Impacts
Participating customers (2024): 18
Recycled waste (2024): 21 tons of abrasive grains diverted from landfills;
Reduction of CO₂ emissions: 40% (each ton of virgin grain replaced avoids 1.8 tCO₂);
Recognition: "Best Sustainable Partner" award in 2024;
Social support for clients in Rio Grande do Sul in flood situations.
Expected Results / Future Benefits
Continued collection and reuse of abrasives until 2050;
Maintaining the reduction of 40% in CO₂ emissions associated with the replacement of virgin grains;
Promoting the circular economy, corporate sustainability, and customer engagement.
SDGs
External Certification
International Commitments
National Commitments
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