Sustainability at Sea: Sunreef Is Integrating Recycled Plastic Bottles Into Solar Electric Yachts
Sunreef Yachts is already a solar electric boatbuilder recognized for its sustainability efforts in the maritime
Electrek 5:49 pm on May 13, 2024
Sunreef integrates recycled PET bottles into its solar electric yacht production, highlighting sustainability in maritime industry. The Eco Explorer is their new 40m electric yacht featuring this initiative. This marks a significant stride towards eco-consciousness and waste reduction within the luxury yachting sector.
- Solar Electric Yachts: Sunreef integrates PET bottle recycling into production, promoting sustainability.
- Eco Explorer Launch: New 40m solar-electric yacht features structural foam made of up to 60,000 recycled bottles.
- Sustainable Marine Construction: Use of thermoplastic core in production emphasizes eco-friendline and waste reduction.
- Material Advantages: High resistance to temperatures, chemical resistivity, strong adhesion offer mechanical property benefits.
- Environmental Impact: Reduces plastic pollution by repurposing bottles in yacht construction.
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