The first eco-crystal glass produced with respect for the environment and without the emission of fumes. Fully tested and safe. 100% recyclable
0%
Smoke emissions
in the atmosphere
RCR uses only electric ovens.
The process of melting and fining is completely electric
and without smoke emission.
100%
Recyclable
Absolute pure raw materials used. 99,9% the percentage of internal cullet recovery.
No polluting bleaching agents used in the process.
Only
Energy
renewable
23000 square meters of photovoltaic panels.
Biomass plant
Geotermal Energy
Savings energetic
RCR in the last 10 years, with the same tons produced:
has reduced its electric consumption by 45% which is the equivalent of average consumption of a village of 5.845 people
gas
electrical
-45%
Has reduced its gas consumption by 28% the equivalent of 2.586 residential heaters.
gas
consumption
-28%
Energy
Recovery
At RCR the energy is constantly recycled.
At RCR we do not waste energy as it is constantly recycled. The energy released by machines is recovered and reused while the heating is conveyed in order to fuel the heating system
Water
recycling
We recycle 40% of water employed in the productive process while the part that we cannot recycle is decanted and treated to make it extremely pure.
40%
RCR has decide not to use raw materials that release nitrogen oxides, the main responsible for acid rainpigments.
Ethical approach in managing raw materials
We decided to make our products without using rare raw materials that are usefull for medical purposes. For instance, we have chosen not to useGadoliniumbecause it is rare and essential for CT scan procedurespigments.
