Detailed description (English): Thanks to ContiRe.Tex technology, Continental has become the first tire manufacturer to integrate recycled plastic bottles into the production of its products. This technology involves the production of tires from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles without the chemical steps previously required in the recycling process and is also functional and strictly complies with the high mechanical requirements of the tire without any loss of quality or performance. In this way, ContiRe.Tex completely replaces the conventional polyester normally used in tire carcass construction. In this process, 9 to 15 recycled PET bottles are used for each tire, which means that around 40 bottles are sufficient to equip a passenger car.
This cutting-edge technology, which is the result of the company's constant innovation, is the result of a great deal of work by Continental engineers. Every detail has been studied and analyzed to ensure maximum efficiency and sustainability. Therefore, thanks to this technology, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, in line with Continental's goal of safe, connected and autonomous mobility. This technology is present in PremiumContact 6, EcoContact 6 and AllSeasonContact all-season tires. Tires with ContiRe.Tex technology went on sale last year, and since then, Continental's commitment to sustainable tire production has been ongoing.
Detailed description (original language): Gracias a la tecnología ContiRe.Tex, Continental se ha convertido en el primer fabricante de neumáticos en integrar botellas de plástico recicladas en la fabricación de sus productos. Esta tecnología consiste en la producción de neumáticos a partir de botellas de plástico de tereftalato de polietileno (PET) recicladas, sin los pasos químicos que antes se requerían en el proceso de reciclaje y que, además, es funcional y cumple estrictamente con los elevados requisitos mecánicos del neumático sin perder calidad ni afectar a su rendimiento. De este modo, ContiRe.Tex reemplaza completamente el poliéster convencional que normalmente se utiliza en la construcción de carcasas de neumáticos. En este proceso se utilizan de 9 a 15 botellas PET recicladas por cada neumático, lo que significa que alrededor de 40 botellas son suficientes para equipar un turismo.
Esta tecnología, puntera y fruto de la constante innovación de la compañía, lleva detrás un gran trabajo por parte de los ingenieros de Continental. Cada detalle ha sido estudiado y analizado, con el fin de garantizar la máxima eficacia y sostenibilidad. Por ello, gracias a esta tecnología innovación y sostenibilidad van de la mano, en línea con el objetivo de Continental de una movilidad segura, conectada y autónoma. Esta tecnología está presente en neumáticos PremiumContact 6, EcoContact 6 y en los todotiempo AllSeasonContact. Los neumáticos con tecnología ContiRe.Tex empezaron a comercializarse el año pasado, y desde entonces, la apuesta de Continental por la producción de neumáticos de manera sostenible sigue en marcha.
Target group(s): Final consumer
Objectives: One of Continental's pillars is sustainability, as the company understands that mobility must adapt to the sustainable challenges of today and tomorrow. ContiRe.Tex completely replaces the conventional polyester normally used in tire carcass construction, and thus contributes to its commitment to produce 100% of its tires from recyclable and sustainable materials by 2050.
Continental exclusively uses high-performance materials in the production of its premium tires. Thanks to these sustainable technologies, the company strengthens its commitment to the environment, sustainability and the circular economy. Its mission is also clear: to inspire society as a whole to strengthen its commitment to environmental care and to promote safe, connected and autonomous mobility.
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