Recycling Scheme

uPVC is a commonly used material for window frames due to its durability, energy efficiency properties, and low maintenance requirements. However, when it comes time for replacement or renovation projects involving uPVC windows or doors, it is crucial to handle the waste responsibly rather than sending it straight to landfill sites where it would contribute significantly to environmental pollution.

Through our uPVC recycling initiatives, we collect discarded uPVC frames from installation or replacement projects and transport them to specialized recycling facilities. These facilities employ advanced technologies that break down the uPVC into granules or pellets through processes such as shredding and grinding. The resulting granules can then be used as raw material for manufacturing new products like pipes, profiles for construction applications, or even new window frames.

By actively participating in the recycling of uPVC waste materials generated during our operations at Ada Windows, we contribute towards conserving natural resources by reducing the demand for virgin materials. This not only helps minimize environmental impact but also supports sustainable practices within the double glazing industry.

Aluminium is another widely used material in double glazing products due to its strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance properties. Recognising its recyclability potential allows us at Ada Windows to embrace circular economy principles by ensuring that waste aluminium generated during installation or replacement projects is collected and sent to specialised recycling facilities.

The recycling process for aluminium involves melting down the waste material, removing any impurities, and transforming it into reusable forms such as ingots or billets. These recycled aluminium materials can then be utilised in various industries, including construction, automotive manufacturing, and packaging.

By actively participating in the recycling of aluminium waste, we contribute to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary aluminium production. Recycling aluminium requires significantly less energy compared to producing it from raw materials. Additionally, by diverting aluminium waste from landfills, we help conserve natural resources while minimising environmental pollution.

Glass is a highly recyclable material that can be infinitely recycled without any loss in quality or performance. At Ada Windows, we prioritise glass recycling as an essential component of our sustainability efforts. Whether it’s broken windows or discarded glass panels from installations or renovations, we ensure that these materials are collected separately and sent to dedicated glass recycling facilities.

The first step in the glass recycling process involves collecting the waste glass and sorting it based on colour (clear, green/tinted) before crushing it into small pieces called cullet. The cullet is then melted down at high temperatures to form molten glass which can be moulded into new products such as bottles, jars for food storage or cosmetics packaging.

By actively participating in glass recycling initiatives within our operations at Ada Windows, we contribute towards reducing landfill waste while conserving valuable resources like sand, soda ash and limestone used in primary glass production. Additionally, glass manufacturing using recycled cullet requires less energy compared to producing new glass from raw materials, resulting in reduced carbon emissions. This not only helps protect the environment but also supports sustainable practices within the double glazing industry.