Innovate. Protect. Sustain.

When it comes to sustainable innovation in protection gear, RE ZRO® is leading the charge. But make no mistake—RE ZRO® materials aren’t your typical “bioplastics.” In fact, that’s an important distinction. While bioplastics are often presented as a sustainable alternative, RE ZRO® has taken a different route. Their materials are engineered to biodegrade specifically in landfill environments—acknowledging the unfortunate reality that many products still end up there.

This honest, practical approach to sustainability goes hand-in-hand with broader efforts: from sourcing materials locally to extending product durability and developing thoughtful end-of-life solutions. RE ZRO® encourages both brands and consumers to play an active role—by supporting better products and pressuring local systems and industries to evolve. As they put it, buying decisions matter. When consumers demand better, brands are pushed to step up.

From the start, RE ZRO® set out with two clear goals: develop cutting-edge protection that keeps athletes and riders safe, and ensure those products also protect the environment. They’re still on that mission—and thinking even bigger. For RE ZRO®, biodegradability is an essential safety net, especially as global recycling systems continue to fall short. But their true ambition is circularity. The ultimate vision? To have products returned at the end of their life and reused in new gear. That’s the future they’re working toward—so, as they say, watch this space.

When asked what needs to change within the protection industry to meet the environmental challenges ahead, RE ZRO® doesn’t shy away from the complexity. The issues span far and wide—from CO2 emissions to plastic pollution and deforestation. Their focus, however, is clear: tackling end-of-life plastics. Most traditional body protection is made from polyurethane—a material that’s difficult to recycle, creates significant waste during production, and involves harmful chemicals. RE ZRO® is out to prove that a modern, cleaner alternative exists. But progress also depends on education—helping people understand when to replace worn-out gear and how to dispose of it responsibly.

So why sustainable impact protection? Because the industry has spent too long relying on outdated materials just because they’re cheap and easy to produce. Riders are asking for more. They want gear that delivers high performance while reducing environmental harm—and that’s exactly the kind of change RE ZRO® is driving.