MISSION
Recycling ski gear for a sustainable Winter Sports Industry.
From end-of-life ski equipment to high-performance gear back on the slopes. LIFE re-WINTER is the circular project that turns used rental products into new gear, reducing waste and keeping materials in play.
THE CIRCULAR JOURNEY
THE
CIRCULAR
JOURNEY
01
COLLECTING
& LOGISTICS
Collection of End-of-Life Equipment.
All the products will be collected through the rental shops network, that will compressively recover 10,000 end-of-life skis, boots and bindings. The equipment will be moved to the recycling centers, where it will be disassembled and/or grinded.
02
RECYCLING STEP
& RE-PROCESSING
Turning complex waste into new resources.
Thanks to a process of homogenization, the End-of-Life polymeric materials will be stabilized in their properties and customized depending on the performance requirements of the models. The upcycled polymeric material will then be applied mainly to ski boots and partially to bindings, while ABS, Titanal and HMWPE from skis will be separated and applied again on new products.
03
PUTTING PRODUCTS
BACK IN CIRCULATION
From recycled materials to new winter gear.
The recycling process will result in the manufacture of 1,000 new pairs of each product. The gear will be connected to the user via a digital platform to track their use and lifespan and to provide information on the composition of materials, parts, maintenance, and so on.
STEPS
Drop off your old gear at our collection points
PARTNERS
This adventure is made possible thanks to the joined work of a strong team. Discover it.
MARKER
DALBELLO
VÖLKL
PLASTIC SORT
DI WORKS
INNOVANDO
RE-SPORT
Short role:
Recycling/Traceability
Brand description:
Global leader in ski bindings, known for pioneering innovations in the sector.
Main contribution:
Integrate recycled plastics into new ski binding prototypes and implement the Digital Product Passport.
Short role:
Recycling/Communication
Brand description:
Global leader in ski boots, renowned for design and cutting-edge performance technologies.
Main contribution:
Integrate recycled plastics into new ski boot models and communicate project results.
Short role:
Recycling/Traceability
Brand description:
Global innovator in high-performance skis, celebrated for engineering and quality.
Main contribution:
Reintegrate recycled materials into high-performance ski models and integrate RFID technology to enable digital product passports.
Short role:
Sorting of materials
Brand description:
Specialized in the sorting of polymers, from polyolefins to highly technical polymers such as PA and PU.
Main contribution:
Sort recycled materials and separate materials and plastic grades.
Short role:
Traceability
Brand description:
Product innovation consultancy that transforms cutting-edge technologies, materials and customer insights into market-ready solutions.
Main contribution:
Develop the Digital Product Passport of the new recycled gear produced.
Short role:
Logistics
Brand description:
Specialized on logistics systems for the collection and End-of-Life products.
Main contribution:
Take back logistics of End-of-Life products from the rentals and sorting of products.
Short role:
Research and consulting
Brand description:
Start-up that develops innovative recycling technologies for the recycle of sport equipment.
Main contribution:
Test the secondary raw materials obtained and lead the design and planning activities of new gear.
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