Sustainability
The Novowood WPC was born from the study and research of a high-tech material with a very careful look at eco-sustainability: by its nature, the Novowood WPC is the only composite wood that can be regenerated up to 20 times, at the end of its life-cycle, or at any time, maintaining unaltered its mechanical and aesthetic characteristics . The product is therefore 100% recyclable - or rather - regenerable. Keeping this focus, several projects which improve, and complete, the inclusion of our business in the Circular-Economy, have been activated.
The commitment and the study have been recognized over the years through Awards and Certifications.
2024
IPERWOOD has received the prestigious “Impresa Vincente” award from Intesa Sanpaolo! A highly significant recognition, awarded to the 150 best Italian companies that embody the entrepreneurial excellence of our country. The initiative was created to support and promote small and medium-sized Italian enterprises that stand out for their growth, innovation, and sustainability. IPERWOOD was selected because it fully embodies these values and is recognized as an excellence with great potential for development.Aware of the need to operate sustainably, our mission remains to continue providing high-quality products, respecting the environment, and ensuring a future for the next generations. This commitment guides us, driving us to seek increasingly innovative and eco-friendly solutions. The recognition is the result of the commitment, passion, and dedication of our entire team, as well as the superior quality of NOVOWOOD® products.
2024
In 2024, NOVOWOOD® obtains FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certification, an international recognition that attests to responsible forest management and the full traceability of its raw materials. Thanks to the use of wood flour from FSC® certified forests and other controlled or recycled sources, NOVOWOOD® continues to pursue its mission by promoting ethical forest practices and integrating full traceability of materials into its production cycle. This choice further enhances the company’s products, enriching a production process already recognized for its high standards of transparency and sustainability. With this prestigious recognition, those who choose NOVOWOOD® contribute to promoting solutions that combine excellence and environmental responsibility, thus supporting the common commitment to protecting the planet’s resources.
2023
In recognition of its commitment to a circular economy, the company producing NOVOWOOD®, IPERWOOD S.r.l., has become a Benefit Corporation as of October 2023. In addition to pursuing its economic goals, the company is dedicated to promoting sustainable development through products, processes, and practices that minimize negative impacts and enhance positive effects on people, the environment, and the community. This legal designation signifies the company’s commitment to not only meeting standard business objectives but also achieving broader societal benefits, aiming for a long-term positive impact on both the environment and civil society. NOVOWOOD® is a 100% recyclable product, with 81.5% of its raw materials coming from reused sources. Moving forward, all company processes will focus on sustainability across the board.2021
The certification, which can only be obtained by companies with production in Italy, analyzes the productive process of the composite and verifies the traceability of the materials. The brand also guarantees the compliance of NOVOWOOD® to the CAM of the Italian Ministry of the Environment (Minimum Enviromental Criteria).
2020
In the REMAKE Project, Novowood also wanted to involve its customers, encouraging the Company's free recovery process of composite wood waste from the installation site. Novowood, thanks to its special formula, can be reextruded to create new products, thus contributing to the protection of our planet's natural resources and to the reduction of CO2 compared to similar processes.