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A Turkish company has begun producing cable materials from boron mineral, hemp fiber, and snail and seashell powder, in what it calls an environmentally friendly innovation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and cutting foreign dependency.
Borsan R&D and Corporate Relations Director Ekrem Altan told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the company prioritizes sustainable R&D projects using recyclable, domestic raw materials. “For the first time in Türkiye, we have developed cable materials with the addition of boron, snail shell, and seashell powder using domestic resources,” he said.
Altan said boron, Türkiye’s critical domestic mineral, is being used in insulation materials to improve flame-retardant properties. “In this way, we increase safety and reduce external dependency,” he said.
He added that seashell and snail shell powders—produced as industrial waste in large volumes each year—are now being incorporated into outer cable coverings, while hemp fibers are processed and applied in sheathing and insulation.
Altan stressed that these materials enhance durability while limiting environmental damage. The company’s boron-added aluminum solar cable, he noted, extends the life of solar systems while making them more eco-friendly, economical, and accessible, offering a high-value-added use for Türkiye’s reserves.
“Our goal is to deepen our work on recycled polymers, halogen-free flame-retardant compounds, and biodegradable cable materials,” Altan said.
He added that Borsan’s innovations are aligned with the European Green Deal principles of circular economy, low carbon emissions, and sustainable production.
“The solutions we developed are compatible with sustainability goals and provide a new vision for Türkiye in this field,” he said.
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