![Orange high-rise building looked from below.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/page_header_medium/public/2025-05/reynaers-aluminium-recyclable-1_0.jpg?h=f0ab467d&itok=fJHi0drO) # Durable, Recyclable & Low-Carbon Materials It is privilege to work with one of the most circular materials on earth. 75% of all aluminium ever made is still in circulation today. 95% of all aluminium gets recycled back into the production chain. However, the success story that is aluminium also comes with its challenges and a responsible material mix is in order. ## Aluminium, a versatile solution There are many reasons why both building professionals and homeowners choose aluminium as preferred solution for their sustainable projects. - Extended lifetime of more than 50 years - Fully recyclable and low-carbon material - Low-maintenance aesthetic solution The benefits of aluminium joinery are manyfold, and through continuous innovation the list keeps growing. [ Discover more ](/inspiration/stories/aluminium-all-rounder-countless-benefits "Discover more") ![Man with glasses looking attentively at black aluminium profile in showroom.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/image_max_width/public/2025-05/reynaers-aluminium-sustainability-8.jpg?itok=OyG5zng4) Low-carbon aluminium [ Read more ](/inspiration/stories/aluminium-and-its-environmental-impact) Reynaers Aluminium offers low-carbon aluminium profiles to make your vision become reality. In fact, more than 80% of our current aluminium portfolio is low carbon. We aim to increase this to over 90% by 2030, which is in line with EU Green Deal revolution. If you want to learn more about the environmental impact of aluminium and how low-carbon aluminium is made, you can click the button on the left to read all the details. ![Black thermal strips stacked in iron chassis in warehouse.](/sites/default/files/public/styles/image_max_width/public/2025-05/reynaers-aluminium-thermal-break-1.jpg?itok=Z68uh3Pp) ## Low-carbon thermal breaks An often overlooked, yet considerable impact Windows, doors and façades do not solely consist of aluminium. For instance, thermal break insulators have a tangible impact on a system’s carbon footprint. At Reynaers Aluminium, more than 70% of our thermal break offer is low carbon, beating our 2030 goal already today. But we are not done yet. What do we consider low-carbon thermal breaks? And why is it important to look at this angle? Find out in this blog article. [ Read more ](/inspiration/stories/sustainability/positive-impact-low-carbon-thermal-breaks "Read more") ## Durable powder coatings Sustainability and improved durability can be found in unsuspected places sometimes. By switching to Qualicoat Class 2 powders as our standard coating offer, Reynaers Aluminium can meet both current and future quality needs of our customers. - **Superior UV resistance**: to ensure to most vibrant colours. - **Improved gloss retention**: to create and maintain a consistent beautiful finish. - **Sustainable solution**: to extend the lifetime of your windows even more. Click the button to learn more about the Qualicoat label. 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