Runners need to use bottles to quench their thirst and to continue giving their body energy that allows them to maintain their performance on the bike for as many kilometers as possible. However, most of them are made of plastic. The grandiose tours and by extension all the organizers have been working for some time for more sustainable and environmentally friendly races, punishing cyclists who don’t and setting an example for all fans.
A method of understanding applied not only by organizers, by riders and by teams, but also by brands, such as Cannondale.
This brand introduced its 10% compostable Cannondale jerrycan to the World Tour peloton on May 5 as an alternative to the plastic jerrycans currently in use. From Italy is spinningCannondale’s World Tour Road Pro Men’s Team, EF Education – EasyPostwill use 100% compostable drums, and the women’s team EF Education-TIBCO-SVB will use these jerrycans soon on Itzulia is a woman.
The purpose of this initiative is clear, as the brand itself explained in the press release: “Minimizing our environmental footprint implies understanding what our impacts are and where they occur. An estimated 630,000 jerrycans do. used in the pro peloton each year, of which 70,000 came from the Grand Tour alone.Every year 34,000 drums are used both in the men’s team EF Education – EasyPost as in the women’s group EF Education – TIBCO – SVB. Cannondale It wants to change this by using more efficient materials to replace single-use jerrycans and towards a more sustainable solution.
How does this work?
The drum, as organic waste, will decompose in just three months, in an industrial composting system when exposed to microorganisms, heat and moisture. This is certified by European Compost Norms EN13242. At home, it will be about 10-12 months due to the variation in home composting systems.
The 100% compostable Cannondale bottle is made from plant -derived materials, and the valve, cap and body of the bottle are completely decomposable, free of plasticizers, heavy metals and BPA … making it environmentally friendly environment and people.
Source: La Verdad
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