Woolworths Embraces Circular Economy with saveBOARD Sustainable Materials

The renovated stores feature saveBOARD's innovative product range, including Exposed Internal Linings, Multi-use Panels, and Ceiling Tiles. What makes these materials remarkable is their composition — manufactured from recycled food and beverage cartons collected at community drop-off points, combined with soft plastics collected through the Packaging Forum's in-store supermarket recycling program.

Each saveBOARD sheet repurposes an impressive 25kg of packaging waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, eliminating the need for virgin materials in construction. The environmental benefits extend further with exceptional carbon performance metrics: Multi-use panels achieve a global warming potential (A1-A3) of -10.1 kg CO2e/m², while Exposed internal linings reach -7.4 kg CO2e/m². In practical terms, installing each sheet saves between 21-30kg of carbon emissions per sheet used.

To maintain Woolworths' brand identity while embracing sustainability, saveBOARD has created custom Woolworths Emerald Green and Dark Grey finishes for the materials. The result demonstrates that environmentally responsible materials can be both cost-effective and aesthetically appealing in retail environments.

The partnership highlights how major corporations can lead meaningful environmental change, though saveBOARD emphasises that broader adoption across New Zealand businesses is essential to scale up environmental impact. With CodeMark-certified products that deliver high performance at competitive prices while benefiting the planet, saveBOARD has made implementing circular economy principles accessible for companies looking to reduce their environmental footprint while creating attractive commercial spaces.

Exposed Internal Wall and Ceiling Lining

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saveBOARD Exposed is a pre-finished interior wall and ceiling lining made from 99% recycled materials, the core is made from shredded and compressed composite packaging and soft plastics, finished with a recycled LDPE plastic face and a recycled paper back.

Declared LBC Red List Approved

NZ Made

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

For use as an internal wall or ceiling lining
For use as a structural bracing when installed in accordance with the saveBOARD Installation Guide
Exposed is a pre-finished wall or ceiling lining or ceiling tile, cut to standard grid sizes
Ideal for areas requiring high impact resistance, such as garages, workshops, hospitality, retail, healthcare, MoE
For use up to and including Extra High wind zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011, and in specific engineering design projects
Can be curved to a 150mm radius (requires kerf cutting to reverse)

saveBOARD Exposed when specified as an internal wall lining and installed in accordance with the Exposed Installation Guide, contributes to meeting the following provisions of the NZ Building Code:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance Clauses B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(b, f, h, j), B1.3.4
Clause B2 Durability: Performance Clauses B2.3.1(a), B2.3.2
Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance Clauses C3.4(a)
Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance Clauses E3.3.1 (contributes to), E3.3.4, E3.3.5
Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance Clauses F2.3.1
Clause H1 Energy efficiency: Performance Clauses H1.3.1(b) (contributes to)
Codemark Certified

CodeMark

Eco Choice Aotearoa

Homestar / Green Star

Exposed Ceiling Tiles

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Ceilings tiles are cut from saveBOARD Exposed 10mm panels into standard grid sizes.

Declared LBC Red List Approved

NZ Made

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

Suitable for use a commercial ceiling tile
Direct fix light fixtures and services

SaveBOARD Exposed panels are cut for use as Ceiling Tiles. Exposed contributes to meeting the following provisions of the NZ Building Code:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance Clauses B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(b, f, h, j), B1.3.4
Clause B2 Durability: Performance Clauses B2.3.1(a), B2.3.2
Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance Clauses C3.4(a)
Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance Clauses E3.3.1 (contributes to), E3.3.4, E3.3.5
Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance Clauses F2.3.1
Clause H1 Energy efficiency: Performance Clauses H1.3.1(b) (contributes to)

Eco Choice Aotearoa

Homestar / Green Star

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