Grupo Aramón Champions Circular Economy with Ski Boot and Lift Rubber Recycling in Spain
Grupo Aramón leads sustainability in Spanish ski resorts by recycling ski boots and lift rubber, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and promoting circular economy practices.
- • Grupo Aramón is the first in Spain to fully recycle used ski boots, preventing 9,000 kg of CO₂ emissions.
- • 608 pairs of ski boots were collected last season through six resort collection points.
- • Up to 85% of boot materials are reused in new ski products like those from Blizzard-Tecnica and Nordica.
- • The Ecovertis® project recycles 10.25 tons of ski lift rubber, preventing 22.4 tons of CO₂ emissions.
- • These efforts form part of Grupo Aramón's comprehensive sustainability strategy in the snow sector.
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Grupo Aramón is pioneering sustainability in Spain’s snow sports sector by implementing groundbreaking circular economy initiatives at its ski resorts. The group is the first in Spain to fully recycle used ski boots through the “Recycle Your Boots” project, aiming to reduce plastic waste and repurpose materials that are typically difficult to recycle, such as plastic, textile, and metal components. Skiers can drop their used boots at six collection points across Aramón’s stations. Last season, 608 pairs of boots were recycled, preventing 9,000 kg of CO₂ emissions. Up to 85% of these materials are transformed into new products like skis and boots for brands such as Blizzard-Tecnica and Nordica. Notably, the Cerler resort offers high-end rental boots made from recycled materials, advancing responsible practices in the ski industry.
In addition, Aramón actively recycles rubber from ski lifts through the Ecovertis® project, which collects and processes worn rubber components during maintenance. Since its inception, 10.25 tons of rubber have been recycled, avoiding 22.4 tons of CO₂ emissions and reducing landfill waste. This rubber is converted into secondary raw materials used for products like non-slip technical flooring.
These initiatives are integral to Grupo Aramón’s broader sustainability strategy, focusing on reducing environmental impact, minimizing carbon footprints, and promoting responsible resource management within its operations. By leading these efforts, Aramón reinforces its commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship in Spain’s ski sector.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
