SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
- At Cauplas, we consider safety, occupational health, and environmental protection as fundamental pillars of our management.
- We continuously work on identifying and implementing safe processes, promoting a preventive culture based on good practices and the active participation of our entire team.
- We drive continuous improvement and innovation, aiming to achieve the highest standards in environmental performance, hygiene, and occupational safety, preventing injuries, occupational diseases, and operational losses.
- We promote continuous communication and consultation with our employees and stakeholders, strengthening the commitment to safety and environmental care.
- We focus on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks associated with our products, services, and processes, promoting efficient and safe operations.
- We comply with current legislation, applicable regulations, and other requirements assumed by the organization, managing our objectives and indicators to ensure sustainable performance over time.
End-of-Life Management and Final Disposal
When our rubber hoses for vehicles reach the end of their service life, it is essential to ensure responsible final disposal. Because they are made of high-strength vulcanized rubber and reinforced compounds, these parts are not biodegradable and must not be mixed with municipal solid waste or ordinary plastics.
To reduce environmental impact, the main goal is to bring this material back into the circular economy.
Collection Centers and Specialized Recycling
The correct way to discard these components is to deliver them to industrial waste collection centers, civic amenity sites or plants specialized in rubber and tire recycling. At these facilities, the material is processed and shredded to become new raw material for:
- Modified asphalt: improved asphalt mixes for longer-lasting roads.
- Safety surfaces: shock-absorbing flooring for playgrounds and sports tracks.
- Industrial insulation: acoustic and anti-vibration protection panels.
Check the Regulations and Channels in Your Country
As global distributors, we remind you that environmental regulations, recycling laws and authorized collection points vary by country and region. To ensure safe and legal disposal in your area, we recommend:
- Contact your mechanic workshop: professional workshops usually have certified channels and authorized operators for collecting used auto parts.
- Check with local authorities: visit the website of your municipality or ministry of environment to locate the nearest automotive or industrial waste collection center.
- Look for local rubber recyclers: identify authorized companies in your region dedicated to recycling rubber or End-of-Life Tires (ELT).
