Many of our products contribute to sustainability through their design and end-use. Often, they can reduce energy consumption and climate impact through lighter weight, longer operational lifespans or higher performance and efficiency. Our cable solutions also contribute to important existing and emerging sustainable energy applications including nuclear, tidal and wave power.
But what happens at the end of the road – either after the products are delivered, or when they reach their end of life? We all have a responsibility to help reduce waste, be climate-conscious and make the most of our valuable resources.
Packaging
When Electra dispatches a cable product to a customer, it is always protected with suitable packaging material to ensure that it is protected from impact during transport. To minimise environmental impact, wooden spools, pallets, foamed plastic and similar packaging materials can be reused – either by your own company or others. Cardboard, or any plastic sheeting or packaging, if unable to be reused, should be recycled.
Non-recyclable materials
Provided below is a quick-reference guide to the preferred methods of disposing of cable materials and packaging received from Electra Cables.
| Reuse | Recycling | Waste Management | |
| Copper | A | ||
| PVC | A | B | |
| Wooden Spools | A | B | |
| Plastic Spools | A | B | C |
| Plywood Spools | A | ||
| Pallet Materials | A | B | |
| Cardboard | A | B | C |
| Lamiflex Material | A | B | |
| Steel Belt | A | ||
| Plastic Belts (PP) | A |
A – Most Preferable
B – If A is not possible
C – Least preferable option
Recycling
Please always leave the recycling of materials to responsible recycling organisations, and always manage your waste disposal in accordance with your area’s council legislation.
Many councils and local authorities differ throughout the country. The difference being when and where you can discard cable related scrap. If your council does not allow you to discard a particular cable-related product, Electra Cables endorses Infrabuild Australia Pty Ltd for all recycling of cable products.
Infrabuild Australia is endorsed and certified by the Green Building Council of Australia.
Instead of letting your scrap end up in landfills, drop these items off to InfraBuild Australia Recycling and do your part for the environment. By recycling with InfraBuild, you’re not just tidying up your leftovers, but you’re actively reducing waste and supporting a sustainable, circular economy.
Infrabuild are verified to be compliant with EN 15804 and International Standard ISO 14025, Infrabuild meet the compliance requirements recognised in the Green Star Rating Tools (Green Building Council of Australia) and the IS® Rating Tools (Infrastructure Sustainability Council).
The information provided herein is indicative only. It is not a representation or warranty provided by Electra Cables (Aust) Pty Ltd (“Electra”) for the suitability of a product for a particular purpose. Electra may, without notice, change and/or update its products to ensure compliance with the relevant Australian Standards. Electra are not liable for any reliance made on the information provided herein or the installation of Electra products unless otherwise agreed by Electra. All rights reserved. ABN 38 056 024 38
