Since the beginning of the year, France Winding of Réunion has generalized a local automotive glass valuation sector. In partnership with STS company, specialist in building waste recycling, The glazing replaced in its centers are now collected and treated directly on the island.
Created in 1993, subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain group since 2016, The France Winding Network has more than 640 points of sale and centers located throughout France, Managed by 200 independent business leaders and more than 1,200 employees, including 8 centers in Reunion. France Windshield Réunion wishes to strengthen its contribution to the sector in 2025, by increasing the number of glazed and recycled glazing, while maintaining an optimal valuation rate. In 2024, About 100 tonnes of glass would have been sent to landfill without this sector. Glass is transformed into secondary raw materials (glass concrete, filtration sand, etc.) and reused in local sectors, thus avoiding the burial of several dozen tonnes of waste each year.
Valuation of pallets and insertion support
France's commitment does not stop there. The company also values its used pallets, entrusted to the association Les Palettes de Marguerite, who works for professional integration and training of people far from employment. Thanks to this partnership, The pallets become original furniture : tables, consoles, barbecues, low or night tables, etc., While offering a second chance to unemployed young people, people with disabilities or long -term job seekers. The association Les Palettes de Marguerite offers professional support in three sectors of activity : carpentry, Couture and welding. "This type of partnership makes it possible to combine responsible management of waste and local social action. It is concrete and useful, for the territory and its inhabitants ”, Comments Romain Richardin, logistics director of France windshield in Reunion.
