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Sustainability RECYLABLES ADD NEW DIMENSION TO ECO-CREDENTIALS


he environmental benefits of mechanical ventilation have long been clear - but in mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), it is possible to take the sustainable approach one step further because of the fol lowing: • Easy to r ecycle: The majority of components and parts can actually be made from fully or partly recyclable materials, even plastics.


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• Responsibly sour ced: The materials should be, where possible, sourced locally and transported less than 600 miles to save on carbon footprint. • Spare parts: Spare parts should be kept in stock for a minimum of 10 years – even if the model has been discontinued.


MVHR: the energy-efficient option Heat r


Heat recovery ventilation offers the optimal solution for energy performance, as well as providing excellent air quality in the building throughout the year.


It’s also possible to use recyclable materials throughout the manufacturing process, in order to produce optimal performance and durable ventilation solutions. For example, the ductwork that carries the air throughout the house can be made from pure food grade polyethylene which is 100% recyclable.


Making units easy to disassemble when they


reach their end of life ensures sustainability as recyclable materials are simple to separate.


Material that is easily recyclable


To make recycling simpler, plastic parts of MVHR units can be marked with a material code to aid immediate identification.


• Sustainable units can be made using expanded polypropylene, a recyclable closed-cell moulded foam.


• Hard -plastic components can be made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), an opaque thermoplastic that, unlike thermosets, can be easily recycled,


• Foam parts can be manufactured with low- density polyethylene (LDPE), which can enjoy a second life as a shipping envelope, bin liner, floor tile, furniture or, perhaps even in next-generation ventilation units.


• Polycarbonate is an incredibly strong material that is often used, for example, for bus stops. It is fully recyclable and the natural oil that is used to create it produces one of the best yields for plastic recycling facilities. In MVHR units, it can be used to make the transparent parts.


• Smaller MVHR components, such as the drive train valve are often created using


Polyoxymethylene (POM), an engineering


thermoplastic. Thermoplastics are widely recycled and POM is typically used for precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability.


Recyclable at specialist centres Using ful


Using fully recyclable materials is always preferable, but for parts where this isn’t yet a viable option, it’s possible to use those that can be recycled but only at specialist centres.


• Electronic components, potted sensors, cables and PCBs (printed circuit boards) must be made from mixed materials and this can only be separated for recycling at specialist centres. • Similarly, the materials used to form heat exchangers is a mix of polystyrene (for the sheets) and hard polystyrene (for the casing). These need to be combined and sealed with glue, which makes recycling harder to achieve.


Sustainability is more than energy efficiency The benefits of MVHR in r


The benefits of MVHR in returning heat to the building and ensuring a healthier indoor


environment are clear, but there are other ways that the industry can become more responsible in ensuring a sustainable future. Using eco-friendly and recyclable materials where possible can make all make a difference.


For product quality you can trust. Quality matters when you’re dealing with safety-critical valves to


regulate water and gas. That’s why every Albion Valves product is precision-made for optimum performance and accredited to relevant 


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