Project ReBOOT: Dalbello's new green boots
Dalbello has announced Project Reboot, a new ski boot series made of recycled materials. The Green Menace and Green Gaia include 4 models and are due to drop for the 2022/23 ski season, making the Asolo, Italy brand a pioneer in eco-design. These green boots are made of recaptured plastics and recycled materials recovered directly from production at Dalbello:
“For project REBOOT, the plastic shell and cuff components of the green boots are made of recaptured plastics and 100 percent recycled materials recovered directly from production at Dalbello. When injecting a plastic ski boot component, the tubes that inject the liquid plastic into the molds solidify, becoming plastic scrap. Dalbello captures this scrap and grinds it to be reinjected, making new boots out of their own scrap.
Fabric and foams for the liners are also composed of 100 percent recycled materials, certified by each supplier. These include TPU foams from reground material for the lining, recycled EVA for the collar of the liner, and recycled polyester. In all, up to 90 percent of each liner’s weight consists of recovered material.
The buckles for the boots are made of aluminum and steel, both 100 percent recyclable materials. Dalbello therefore uses sustainably produced buckles for the green boot models. This includes a low temperature powder coating that requires 35 percent less energy and a chemical-free polishing of the aluminum, both processes certified by the supplier.”
Another milestone of Dalbello’s drive for sustainability is the current progress made for their HQ. Since November 1, 2021, 100% certified renewable, green energy is used for the ski boot injection and assembly. Translation: not only are the new green boots made from recycled materials, but the energy used to produce them is also environmentally friendly! With the future in mind, Dalbello will extend the project REBOOT to other product lines as well, creating additional green options for the consumer.
