Pinovo's impact on the UN
sustainable development goals
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Collected paint microplastics
(last 12 months) 3440 kg
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Reduced CO2 emissions compared to open grit blasting:
62%
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Reduced grit and waste to landfill (last 12 months)
296 tonnes
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The calculations are based on the number of systems on rental and a SDG Impact analysis by Klinkby Enge
of Pinovo’s technology.
of Pinovo’s technology.
research on OCEAN Paint microplasticsThe first-ever global study of paint-related microplastics in the world’s ocean was published in February 2022. The study reveals that two million tonnes of paint microplastics is leaked every year, more than textiles, tyres, or pellets. A report by EA – Environmental Action, world-renowned experts on plastic pollution footprinting, reveals that paint could be the largest source of microplastic leakage into the world’s ocean.
The Plastic Paints the Environment report, initiated by Pinovo, shows that far more paint is leaked into the ocean than conventional and more discussed microplastic contributors such as tyres, dust, pellets, and textiles. EA’s findings estimate that paint contributes 1.9 million tonnes, or 58% of microplastics into the ocean every year. This is significantly higher than previous historical and academic consensus, which estimated that paint contributed to between 9 and 21% of microplastics in our ocean and waterways. |
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Health and Safety
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Use of Pinovo equipment reduces the risk of eye injuries, hand-arm vibration syndrome and hearing loss among surface treatment operators. The technology also eliminates the risk of pollution to the air and surroundings, which means that other work disciplines can continue their work side by side to the Pinovo blasting.
LOW NOISE, NO DUST AND NO VIBRATION: - No pollution of nearby environment - Low noise reduces the risk of hearing impairment - No flying grit or dust reduces the risk of eye injuries - Optional use of HEPA-filters for blasting on hazardous coating/material - No vibrations in tools eliminates the risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome - Lesser and more comfortable personal protective equipment - ATEX certified and can be used in explosive areas - Integrated waste management system - Low weight and ergonomic design - No gas emissions |
A painter works side by side with a Pinovo pipe vacuum blasting tool, and paints the pipe directly after blasting. (Click to enlarge picture)
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