- The brand is implementing a range of measures aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastics, incorporating recycled and recyclable materials into its stores, and promoting product repair and durability.
Ordes (A Coruña), 14 July 2023.- El Sabio continues to introduce improvements across its stores and business model, focusing on three main areas: reducing, recycling and repairing.
These measures cover store fittings and refurbishment, the selection of certain materials, store lighting and the services provided to distributors and users.
Reduce
One of the objectives is to progressively reduce the use of certain materials, particularly single-use plastics.
To achieve this, El Sabio works with manufacturers and suppliers and encourages the use of alternatives such as paper envelopes and bags in its stores, particularly for products sold in bulk.
The brand also aims to improve lighting efficiency in its stores through the use of LED technology and by selecting lighting solutions suited to the needs of each space, with the aim of optimising electricity consumption associated with lighting.
Recycle and reuse materials
When constructing, refurbishing and fitting out its stores, El Sabio promotes the use of recycled, recyclable and reusable materials, whenever the technical requirements and intended use allow.
The solutions considered include wood-based elements, cellulose materials and other recyclable materials for different applications within the stores.
The aim is to make better use of materials and reduce the amount of waste associated with store refurbishment and fitting-out activities.
Repair and extend product lifespan
Repairability and durability are part of El Sabio’s business model.
The brand provides distributors and users with after-sales and repair services designed to support product maintenance and, whenever possible, extend product lifespan.
This approach is closely linked to the hardware sector itself, where repairing, refurbishing and maintaining products and installations are a fundamental part of the activity.
Training for the “sabios”
Implementing these measures also requires the involvement of the people who form part of the El Sabio network.
For this reason, the brand invests in training its professionals in the knowledge and use of products and solutions related to areas such as water and energy consumption, repair, maintenance and the appropriate selection of materials.
The aim is for store professionals to provide customers with clear information about product characteristics and help them choose the most suitable solution for each need.
About ‘El Sabio’
The ‘El Sabio’ project is part of Grupo Internaco, a Galician company that is a leader in the forestry and gardening sector, present in over 50 countries. As part of its diversification and growth strategy, Internaco has fully entered the wholesale hardware trade sector.
Internaco developed this new brand to provide local hardware dealers with all the necessary resources (in terms of products, brand image and technology) to enable them to open or transform their shops with full support and advice, but with their own identity.
