Recycling is a term we use almost every day, but what does it really mean and why is it so important to our lives? We explain in this instalment of the NEW TECH LAB Academy series.

Put simply, recycling is the practice of re-using products or materials that, instead of being thrown away, can be returned to the economic cycle. It is one of the key methods of protecting the natural environment, helping us conserve the resources we already have.

At NEW TECH LAB, recycling is the fundamental process through which we treat spent fire-extinguishing powder. We put it through a specialised regeneration procedure so that the powder can be used again in new fire extinguishers.

Recycling also applies to the extinguisher cylinders themselves. We dismantle them at our facility and pass their individual components on for further processing and use in manufacturing.

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Everyone can support recycling through simple, everyday actions: sorting waste, using reverse-vending machines or deposit-return systems, and even, for example, bringing a used car fire extinguisher to the NEW TECH LAB plant, where we will take care of recycling it.

Until the end of March 2025, private individuals from Kraków, Skawina or the surrounding area can bring their used fire extinguishers to NEW TECH LAB and hand them over free of charge for further processing. Why take advantage of this opportunity? Because we are all responsible for the space in which we grow and live.

At NEW TECH LAB we care not only about the business sphere in which we operate every day, but also about the social sphere, thanks to which we can do more for our surroundings. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a natural part of our activity, and one expression of it is the campaign we are running this March for private individuals who have used fire extinguishers and would like to pass them on for professional recycling, giving them a second life.

Our special offer is available to people from Kraków, Skawina or nearby who care about what happens to used fire extinguishers. Until the end of March, our company accepts old and used fire extinguishers completely free of charge, and everyone who visits our headquarters in Skawina at 15/39-40 ppor. Majdzika Street will also receive a certificate as proof of receipt. Please note: the quantity of waste delivered may not exceed 250 kg.

How to hand over used fire extinguishers to NEW TECH LAB free of charge

1. Contact us by phone or e-mail and let us know that you intend to hand over a used fire extinguisher (or several): firma@newtechlab.pl / mobile +48 791 566 520.
2. Bring the extinguisher(s) to our facility in Skawina – 15/39-40 ppor. Majdzika Street (32-050 Skawina). We are open Monday to Friday, 08:00–14:00.
3. Receive your certificate confirming acceptance and professional processing of the waste handed over.

Remember! Together we can take care of the natural environment and the space in which we live.

Our company has kicked off 2023 in spectacular fashion: we have just received the Green Quality Certificate for our regenerated ABC NTL30 fire-extinguishing powder from the Dutch Keurmerk Instituut. This is a tremendous honour for NewTechLab and the very best proof of our product’s outstanding quality.

“Being awarded the certificate for our regenerated ABC NTL30 fire-extinguishing powder is fantastic news. It demonstrates the effectiveness of our efforts, which are firmly focused on sustainable development while respecting the natural environment. This is also our company’s mission: to develop cutting-edge fire-protection products and at the same time support the growth of a circular economy,” emphasizes Silvio Bucci, President of NewTechLab Sp. z o.o.

The Keurmerk Instituut certificate confirms that our ABC NTL30 extinguishing powder meets the highest quality standards. It is an environmentally friendly product, manufactured using green technology, and conforms to the requirements of the Milieukeur certification system (MK.64) and BBM.12a.

“This is an incredibly important milestone for our company and for the entire fire-safety industry. We aspire to be recognized as a leader driving new directions in innovative development. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting the environment and our planet. We take great pride in this achievement and consider it a commitment to continue advancing green technologies in our field,” adds Silvio Bucci.

The Keurmerk Instituut specializes in certification, inspection, testing, and training. As an independent Dutch certification body, its primary goal is to improve the quality and safety of products, organizations, and services. The assessment and testing of our ABC NTL30 extinguishing powder enabled us to obtain this quality certificate. In its official letter, the Keurmerk Instituut confirms that our ABC NTL30 powder is fully an ecological product.

The beginning of the new year brings great news for our company straight from Keurmerkinstituut. The Dutch certification body has fully confirmed the implementation and compliance with all the guidelines of the Green Certificate, which in 2023 was awarded to the reprocessed fire extinguishing powder produced by NEW TECH LAB!

As part of the certification evaluation supervision, Keurmerkinstituut has confirmed that NEW TECH LAB adheres to all the guidelines that ensure our regenerated fire extinguishing powder is environmentally friendly. From this moment on, our main product also gains a new name – NTL Green.

The Keurmerkinstituut certificate holds broader significance. It demonstrates that as a company, we care not only about high quality but also about environmental protection and natural resource conservation. The production of NTL Green reprocessed fire extinguishing powder supports the circular economy and aligns with the European Green Deal and the “Zero Waste” principle. Moreover, thanks to the adopted production assumptions and procedures, the manufacturing of NTL Green significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, thereby helping to lower the carbon footprint.

NEW TECH LAB aims to become a leader in fire extinguishing waste management and the production of reprocessed fire extinguishing powder, supporting the implementation of best practices for environmental protection. As we carry out our business objectives, we invite enterprises, companies, and institutions that share our values to collaborate with us.

Quality and effective collaboration are the foundation of development at NEW TECH LAB, enabling us to deliver top-quality services and products to our clients. Business partners are increasingly mindful of who they collaborate with and to what extent a company operates sustainably. Through ESG reporting, we position ourselves among the companies that approach environmental protection and sustainable development with great responsibility.

It’s important to note that ESG reporting is mandated by the EU CSRD directive, primarily targeting large enterprises and, to a lesser extent, medium-sized entities. At NEW TECH LAB, as part of implementing our Integrated Quality Management System, we took on the challenge of ESG reporting to elevate our company to an even higher level of sustainable development.

From the very beginning, we have supported a circular economy by managing expired fire extinguishers and restoring used fire extinguishing powders for reuse. We produce reprocessed NTL GREEN powder, which meets the EN615 standard and holds a green certificate from the Dutch Keurmerkinstituut. Thus, our business profile and operating model naturally make us an eco-friendly company. However, we don’t stop there!

At the end of 2024, as part of our newly implemented Integrated Quality Management System, we introduced ESG reporting. This allows us to measure various indicators, including carbon footprint and CO2 emissions. We also analyze other parameters that define the environmental impact of our operations. In line with ESG guidelines, we are expanding our corporate social responsibility initiatives, supporting important local projects, and conducting educational activities, primarily in the online space.

Furthermore, as part of our commitment to corporate governance, we have implemented anti-corruption, anti-discrimination, and age management policies. We also support mechanisms that enhance transparency, professionalism, and communication, both internally and socially.