SUSTAINABLE RAILROAD TIES

Composite railway sleepers have the highest lifetime compared to wooden or concrete sleepers. By using high quality recycling composites, we are helping to reduce waste and provide long lasting products with best characteristics.

LIFETIME OF 50 YEARS +

See the table on the right where we compare the environmental impact of Pioonier composite sleepers to concrete sleepers, steel sleepers and plastic sleepers.

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Table with Lifecycle Assessments

LONG LASTING

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY

  • Recycling instead of incineration

  • Reduced environmental waste

  • Competitive CO2 balance

  • Recycled plastics material

  • No additional treatment necessary

COMPARISON

Between wooden boards and Pioonier composite sleepers after 2 years in a very tough and wet environment.

Plastic Sleepers and Wooden Boards
Wooden Sleepers

DECOMPOSITION

Wooden railway sleepers have high maintenance costs and need to be replaced frequently. The treatment with toxic chemicals is prohibited. It is difficult to prevent decomposition.

RECYCLING COMPOSITES