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🌱 Hey friends! 🌿 Today, let's dive into the world of materials and explore the differences between Pine Resin and Polyurethane.

🌲🌿 Pine Resin: Pine resin is a sticky, viscous natural substance ,known for its versatility and durability, this natural resin is a fantastic choice for our eco-friendly ♻️ startup.

It's a type of material that can be derived from plant-based sources, making it more sustainable and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
It's also resistant to water, chemicals, and UV radiation, ensuring long-lasting results 😍.

Polyurethane or PU : It is a petroleum-based plastics toxic material ⚠️, that is made from fossil fuels 🛢

It is neither biodegradable nor recyclable 🚫♻️, it is among the biggest culprit behind our growing problem of microplastic pollution.

In fact, Polyurethane leather will take upwards of 500 years to degrade !

Moreover, the manufacturing of Polyurethane is associated with high energy consumption ↗️⚡ up to hundreds of KWh /ton compared to the low energy consumption in the pine resin extraction or production.

At GLBA, we're committed to finding innovative and eco-friendly 🌱 solutions every step of the way. By exploring alternatives like plant-based resins, we're striving to minimize our environmental footprint while creating beautiful, sustainable products.

Together, let's embrace these materials and make a positive impact on our planet! 🌍💚

Discover the Pine Tree heaven of Tunisia 🇹🇳!🌲

Unveil the mesmerizing distribution of pine trees across Tunisia with our captivating map graph! 🌲🗺️.

Experience the beauty of these majestic trees throughout the country, from the lush north to the breathtaking central regions.

Do you know that Tunisia has approximately a total forest area of 1.056.000 ha ?

And that Pine forests, which are mainly located in the central and the northwestern part of the country ,make up about 50% of this total forest area.

The main species constituting the natural pine forests are:
-Aleppo Pine Trees : covering a total area of 361 221 ha which represents 35% of total pine forest area.

-Maritime Pine Area : covering a total area of 2564 ha

Pine trees 🌲are a valuable source of various products, including the natural pine resin.

Pine resin which is a sticky, viscous substance is produced by the tree and It can be collected or extracted by a tapping process.

The 100% natural 🌱 and sticky nature of the resin makes it a vulable resource 💎 and an effective raw material in various industries .

Massive Quantities of Apple Damaged ⚠️

Tunisia, known for its fertile lands and agricultural prowess, is no stranger to apple production 🍏.

However, The circumstances have dealt a severe blow 📉 to the apple industry .

In a shocking turn of events, Tunisia finds itself struggling with a devastating apple crisis, as a huge quantity of the fruit has been severely damaged each year due to various factors ranging from extreme weather conditions 🌦️ to pests and diseases .

About 10 thousands of apples were damaged in 2021 in some tunisian regions in kasserine like Sbiba , Fousena, Sbeitla and so many others.

Extreme weather patterns have played a significant role in this agricultural crisis.

Tunisia experiences a series of adverse weather events, including unseasonal frosts prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall .

Additionally, the apple orchards have faced relentless attacks from pests and diseases.

These factors have led to disrupt the natural growth 🌱 and development of apple trees 🌳 , leaving them unable to yield healthy, marketable fruits , increasing ↗️ the volume of the damaged apple.