Fall 2013 - Immagine Grafica

RECYCLED PETPutting plastic into linings,not landfills.Timberland always strives to put ourenvironmental values into action. Byincorporating recycled PET into our products,we give a recyclable material new life, whilereducing our environmental impact.WHAT IS THE TECHNOLOGY/MATERIAL?PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a material used inplastic goods like water bottles. As a non-biodegradablesubstance, when thrown away, it will sit in a landfill forthousands of years. However, when it is broken down,compressed into bales and recycled, it can be made intonew products.What is the consumer benefit?Recycling PET has a major impact on the environment—itreduces landfill, lessens energy consumption and cutsharmful emissions. When purchasing a product made fromrecycled PET, Timberland consumers can feel like they aremaking a difference.