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ecopals Expands Internationally with Sustainable Road Construction Materials
ecopals Managing Partner Fabian Zitzmann and Jonas Varga
- The company recently completed a project in Georgia using its high-performance asphalt additive. Projects in France, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia are planned for later this year.
- Lower regulatory barriers in many international markets accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and encourage open, tech-neutral solutions.
Berlin, GER (04 June 2025) - Green-tech startup ecopals is scaling its innovative road construction technology across international markets. The company's flagship product, EcoFlakes - a high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastic - has already been successfully used in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and most recently in Georgia. Upcoming projects are planned in France, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia throughout 2025.
While Germany remains ecopals' home market, international demand for sustainable infrastructure solutions and more innovation-friendly regulations are accelerating the company's global expansion. In Germany alone, EcoFlakes have been applied in over 30 projects, including Autobahn sections of the A7 and A480.
Developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology and the University of Kassel, EcoFlakes replace virgin plastics and portions of bitumen, a petroleum-derived binder. The result: improved asphalt durability and up to 20% reduction in CO2 emissions. For example, a project on the A7 in Schleswig-Holstein incorporated over 40 tons of recycled plastic, saving approximately 70 tons of CO2.
Following a successful €4 million funding round last year, ecopals is positioned to meet growing global demand for sustainable road building materials.
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"Road construction in the target markets is characterized by a high willingness to innovate and is supported by regulations that recognize new technologies and materials as an integral part of sustainable growth. In contrast, Germany faces challenges in the swift adoption of sustainable solutions due to existing regulations and a cautious approval process", explained Jonas Varga, Managing Partner at ecopals.
Fabian Zitzmann, also Managing Partner, added: "Our core business is rooted in Germany. However, the global demand for environmentally friendly solutions in road construction makes further internationalization a natural next step for ecopals."
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ecopals is a Berlin-based manufacturer of sustainable road construction materials. The company's mission is to make the recycling industry a cornerstone of modern infrastructure. Its product, EcoFlakes, is a high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastic. By replacing virgin polymers and parts of bitumen, EcoFlakes extend asphalt lifespan and reduce the carbon footprint of road construction by up to 20%. ecopals aims to unlock new innovation potential by bridging expertise across industries and disciplines.
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