T-PLAK

Ecologic Plates

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Authors

Paula Espósito

Paula Espósito

Vanesa Vazquez

Vanesa Vazquez

Luciana Gutierrez

Luciana Gutierrez

School

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina

Professor

Aleandra Scafati

Aleandra Scafati

Global Goals

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12. Responsible Consumption and Production

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Summary

T-PLAK is a company that has made an opportunity from the problem of recycling waste, and has evolved process related to the recycling and recovery of materials coming from lags generated in different industrial productions. They offer a solution to the problem by transforming these materials into an ecological activity which is profitable. By virtue of this philosophy, T-PLAK products ensure that the materials used in the manufacture of its plates, such as aluminum foil, polyethylene and cellulosic pulp laminated with different polymers, which do not easily naturally degrade, are reprocessed without the use of phenolic or chemical agents, thereby not negatively impacting the environment. Through this use the company contributes to the reduction of indiscriminate tree felling. T-PLAK, has a true Ecological consciousness and tries to transmit this through the whole range of its noble products.

Also, T-PLAK contributes to a project of a non-profit association which builds houses for needy people, in the construction using plates of recycled plastic.

Innovation

The founder of the company Abelardo Dalub was a Sustainable entrepreneur who innovated by recycling a difficult material, Tetra pak, that used to be considered garbage. Now it is a material for plate development applied to construction. His vision helps Tetra pak to use a circular resource approach and reduce their environment impact.

Ecologic Plates

Inspiration

T-PLAK was inspired by a german technology and introduced in Argentina with a solution for this non-recyclable material. He converted the rubbish as an opportunity to create value for others.

Overall impact

  • Reduce carbon emission
  • Reduce rubbish and contamination
  • Increase recycling KPI
  • Reduce energy consumption
  • Reduce deforestation
  • Plates are waterproof so is an excellent material for construction
  • Reduce cost of building materials in comparison to traditional materials
  • Co-work with a big company to create a solution
  • Boost company reputation by introducing innovative and circular solutions

Business benefit

  • Billings for 50 millions pesos annually (almost 3 million US dollar)
  • 15 employees
  • Be a small company with a strong business for over 40 years
  • Be part of a strong value chain with big companies such as Tetra Pak, Unilever, ABinbev
  • Delivers an innovative solution to solve a negative environmental impact in a cost/benefit manner

Social and environmental benefit

  • Reduce carbon emission
  • Reduce rubbish and contamination
  • Increase recycling KPI
  • Reduce energy consumption
  • Reduce deforestation
  • Plates are waterproof so is an excellent material for construction
  • Reduce cost of building materials in comparison to traditional materials

Interview

Fernando Gomez, Chief Operative Officer

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Business information

T-PLAK

T-PLAK

AG
Business Website: http://www.tplak.com.ar/
Year Founded: 1983
Number of Employees: 11 to 50
Rezindarg S.A is a company that for over 20 years has been recycling Tetra-pak subproduct making plates for replacing wood materiales for building constructions.