Sustainability
C U R V E W O R K S N Z
Our commitment is expressed in reusability.
Curveworks NZ is committed to contributing in whatever way we can, to reduce the impact that greenhouse gas emissions have on our planet. We urge our industry partners to contribute as well, by looking at non-polluting, environment-friendly methods of production for their future projects. These principles influence the way we think and act and can be recognised in the fact that we use materials like aluminium, because it is durable and easy for us to reuse, just as we do not paint our machinery because it is easier to recycle materials without paint.
One-off polystyrene moulds create the same CO² emissions as the cement in an equal sized 20cm thick precast element that will last for 100 years.
Reducing our carbon footprint.
One of the biggest environmental pollutants is polystyrene, as it contains toxic substances such as styrene and benzene. And yet, it continues to be used as the primary component to make moulds in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Polystyrene emission facts:
1kg polystyrene = 7kg CO² emissions
210kg CO² each 1m³ polystyrene
One-off polystyrene moulds create the same CO² emission as the cement in an equal sized 20cm thick precast element that will last for 100 years
One adaptive mould saves 69 truckloads of polystyrene
Sustainability is a core principle.
Curveworks NZ is built on the foundation of reusability, and we will continue to strive to incorporate this belief into everything that we do. Development of our adaptive mould technology is driven by customer demand and market needs. The way we design solutions, manufacture machinery and service our customers are based on the principles that we:
Innovate to make the manufacture of complex curved surfaces sustainable
Plan to secure transport and production methods with the lowest environmental impact
Choose the materials and parts that are easiest to reuse or recycle