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New biodegradable technology for construction coatings

Glasstommer can be recycled to manufacture products such as tire stops or flooring.
Nueva tecnología biodegradable

An innovative Colombian venture called Glasst has developed a biodegradable technology that is revolutionizing the construction industry. This solution, called Glasstommer, replaces the disposable plastics traditionally used to protect glass and other surfaces on construction sites.

Biodegradable technology, how does it work?

The Glasstommercreated from natural and renewable raw materials, offers an ecological alternative to conventional plastics that take centuries to disintegrate. According to Juan Camilo Botero, CEO of Glasst, this material biodegrades in a maximum of three years, depending on environmental conditions.

In addition to its low environmental impact, Glasstommer reduces clean-up times on construction sites by 30% to 50%, eliminating the costs associated with the management and disposal of plastic waste. disposal of plastic waste. Once used, this coating can be recycled into rubber products, such as tire bumpers or flooring.

Biodegradable technology
Glasstommer coating. Source: Glasst

It is important to mention that Glasst has managed to patent its technology in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, and it has already been implemented in 97 works and four large projects in Colombia. The company invested 2,000 million pesos in its development, which demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and innovation in construction. and innovation in construction..

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Source: El Tiempo

Photos: Shutterstock | Glasst

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I am a civil engineer and I work in the writing area. I have a deep passion for civil works. I constantly seek to update myself on new engineering technologies to integrate them into my work, since my main interest is exploring how innovations in the industrial sector can improve and transform the world.

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