In response to environmental challenges, cities and businesses across France are adopting ambitious measures to promote sustainable transportation. One effective solution is the installation of an eco-friendly bike shelter. Polymobyl, an expert in street furniture and urban planning, can assist you with your projects.
Eco-friendly bike shelter: a must-have for supporting sustainable mobility
Why Set Up an Eco-Friendly Bike Parking Area?
Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation for getting around town or commuting to work. Here are five reasons to install an eco-friendly Polymobyl bike shelter.
- Consistency with environmental initiatives: Promoting bicycle use while installing a plastic structure sends a contradictory message. An eco-friendly bike shelter is part of a coherent sustainable mobility policy. It visibly highlights the environmental commitment of the local government or business.
- Sustainability: Equipment that lasts 20 years has a much lower environmental impact than a product that is less expensive to purchase but needs to be replaced every 5 years. Resistance to the elements, vandalism, and UV rays is therefore an environmental benefit. Choosing durable materials avoids the production, transportation, and disposal of new equipment.
- End-of-life recyclability: A shelter designed with recyclable materials (aluminum, steel, certified wood) can be fully integrated into a recycling system. This criterion, often overlooked at the time of purchase, is fundamental to a circular economy and environmental responsibility.
- Product repairability: Our equipment is easily disassembled, which makes it simple to repair in the event of damage or vandalism. This feature allows for the replacement of only the affected part, rather than the entire piece of furniture.
- Parts Availability (After-Sales Service): Polymobyl is committed to supplying replacement parts for 10 years after the last delivery of the model in question.
What materials should you choose to create a safe and eco-friendly bike parking area?
Polymobyl uses only recyclable raw materials to design its eco-friendly bike shelters. Each choice offers tangible environmental benefits.
Aluminum
Used in the 25°&Cie line, it forms the main structure of our bike shelters. 100% recyclable, ultra-lightweight, and corrosion-resistant without any treatment, aluminum does not rust or warp over time. Its exceptionally long lifespan also reduces the equipment’s overall carbon footprint.
The wood
This material, primarily Douglas fir, is used in the 25°&Cie and NUT lines. As a bio-based, carbon-sequestering material, it is fully recyclable or recoverable at the end of its life. The NUT line features an all-wood structure, ideal for integration into natural or rural environments. Polymobyl prioritizes certified forests and works with local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation.
Aluminum with a wood-grain finish
Polymobyl offers aluminum decking boards designed for those who want the look of wood without the maintenance requirements. Made from recycled and recyclable material and requiring no maintenance, this product offers superior durability compared to natural wood in exposed environments.
Steel
Steel is used for certain structures and accessories. It undergoes a powder-coating or hot-dip galvanizing process, which ensures its resistance to the elements and vandalism. This material is infinitely recyclable.
No plastic or plastic-based materials are used in the Polymobyl bicycle shelter lines.
Our products can be integrated into both existing bike parking facilities and new projects. They enable the creation of bike parking areas at businesses and in cities alike, providing a secure parking solution for users. From the site assessment to the installation of the shelter at your bike parking area, Polymobyl supports your projects from start to finish. Whether for public or corporate bike parking, take advantage of advice from an expert consultant.
