Recycled Materials
Beyond aluminium, every component is carefully chosen for its environmental impact and made using post-consumer recycled materials.
- The Power of Aluminium
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Following our journey on the path to a certified, circular economy, all of our key products will contain at least 80% recycled and 100% recyclable content.
The Benefits of Aluminium
When it comes to choosing materials, performance matters just as much as aesthetics. Aluminium stands out - not only for its sleek appearance but for its energy efficiency, long-term durability, and circularity.
It's a material that meets today's construction demands. Aluminium systems are evaluated on key criteria: strength, design flexibility, thermal performance, and end-of-life recyclability. With a polyamide thermal break, aluminium frames can match the insulation levels of PVC, supporting even the most ambitious energy targets.
Durability is another major advantage. Unlike timber, aluminium won't warp, rot, or swell - and it requires little to no maintenance over time. Whether anodised or painted, it offers a lasting, professional finish that meets functional and design expectations.
At the end of its life, aluminium doesn't go to waste. It can be recycled into new windows, doors, and facades without any loss in quality - supporting your circular construction goals and reducing the environmental impact of your project.
Hydro CIRCAL® 75R, available as standard
Hydro CIRCAL® is the low-carbon aluminium alloy of our company, made with at least 75% recycled post-consumer scrap. This means the aluminium is sourced from end-of-life products, such as old facades or windows, which are recovered and recycled. Hydro CIRCAL® 75R has a carbon footprint among the lowest in the world: 1.9 kg CO2e per kg of aluminium. Its carbon footprint is 80% of reduction vs the European primary average. The production and raw materials in Hydro CIRCAL® 75R can be traced on an individual batch level and is delivered with an Environmental Product Declaration and verification statement. With this low carbon aluminium, we can create high-quality, circular, and low-emission building products that meet the highest environmental standards.
Hydro CIRCAL® 100R, recycled at 100%, available on request
Hydro CIRCAL® 100R is a breakthrough in sustainable aluminium - made with 100% recycled post-consumer scrap. It's our most advanced material, designed for projects where circularity and carbon reduction are a priority.
With an independently verified carbon footprint of less than 0.5kg CO²e per kg of aluminium, Hydro CIRCAL® 100R offers a 97% reduction compared to the global average for primary aluminium (14.8kg CO²e). It delivers premium performance with one of the lowest carbon footprints available worldwide.
Due to the technical complexity and careful sourcing required, Hydro CIRCAL® 100R is currently produced in limited, on-demand batches - ideal for future-thinking projects aiming to meet the highest environmental standards.
By using recycled and low-carbon aluminium, we have been able to reduce our emissions by 1,500,000³ tonnes of CO2 since 2018. Let’s go a step beyond. Together.