Why is rolled zinc an asset in sustainable development?
Zinc is an asset with regard to environmental guidelines because some of its properties contribute to protecting natural resources, reducing greenhouse gases and limiting costs related to waste management and building maintenance. These properties are: • low energy consumption for the production of rolled zinc • high recovery and reuse rate (90%) • extremely durable Moreover, the variety of textures and colours (natural, preweathered, bilacquered) allows the building to blend into its surroundings, which is also an asset.
