Cable Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Solution
1. Problem Background
With increasingly stringent global environmental regulations (e.g., EU RoHS, REACH directives) and the advancement of carbon neutrality goals, the environmental footprint throughout the entire lifecycle of electrical cables has become a core procurement criterion for users. Traditional cables face challenges including heavy metal pollution, non-biodegradable material overuse, and high-energy-consumption production, necessitating systemic green transformation.
2. End-to-End Sustainable Solutions
2.1 Eco-Material Innovation
|
Material Category |
Solution |
Environmental Value |
|
Conductor Material |
Use high-purity recycled copper (recycling rate ≥99%) to reduce mining |
40% lower carbon footprint, 60% higher resource circularity |
|
Insulation/Sheath |
Replace PVC with halogen-free flame-retardant polyolefin (HFFR) and bioplastics (e.g., PLA) |
Non-toxic emissions during incineration; soil degradation cycle reduced to 3-5 years |
|
Shielding Material |
Substitute lead armor with aluminum-plastic composite tape |
Eliminates heavy metal pollution risks; easier recycling separation |
2.2 Green Manufacturing System
• Energy Control: Apply electromagnetic induction heating (35% lower energy consumption vs. traditional resistance heating)
• Waste Management: Instant crushing/pelletizing of scraps (98% in-plant reuse rate)
• Pollutant Control: VOCs emission concentration <20mg/m³ (50% stricter than national standards)
2.3 Lifecycle Management
• Product Design: Modular structures (e.g., separable connectors) enable rapid disassembly/recycling
• Carbon Footprint Certification: Provide full lifecycle LCA reports compliant with ISO 14067
• Recycling System: Establish trade-in channels for used cables to form a "Production-Use-Recycling" closed loop
3. Technical Safeguards
• Testing & Certification: UL ECOLOGO®, TÜV Eco-Cable certified
• Digital Management: MES system for real-time monitoring of energy/emission metrics per process
• R&D Innovation: Jointly develop nano-modified cellulose insulation with universities (92% lab degradation rate)
4. Quantified Benefits Model
|
Indicator |
Conventional Solution |
This Solution |
Improvement Range |
|
Carbon emissions (per ton) |
2.8t CO₂e |
1.5t CO₂e |
↓46.4% |
|
Hazardous waste (per km) |
35kg |
8kg |
↓77.1% |
|
Recycled material content |
<15% |
≥65% |
↑330% |
5. Sustainable Development Roadmap
- 2025: Full product compliance with EU CPR Class B1ca environmental rating
- 2028: Factories powered by 100% renewable electricity; carbon-neutral processes
- 2030: Bio-based material utilization rate increased to 40%
This solution drives the cable industry's transformation from "gray energy-consumption" to "green gain" through material revolution, clean production, and circular economy synergies, supporting clients' ESG strategic objectives.
