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Many of our customers ask themselves: Why do we use plastic for our reusable containers? The answer may come as a surprise, as plastic often has a bad reputation, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
1. Durability: our polypropylene (PP) containers can withstand years of use.
2. Lightness: lower weight means less CO₂ emissions during transportation
3. Recyclability: by choosing polypropylene, a monocomposite material, our containers can be easily recycled into granulate at the end of their life cycle (1).
These properties contribute directly to improving the eco-balance of our system partners and the ecological footprint of our EINFACH MEHRWEG customers. We use BPA- and pollutant-free PP that meets the strict requirements of EU Regulation 10/2011.
As soon as our containers are no longer usable, they are sorted out and recycled by our dishwashing partner. The resulting granulate is used in new products, allowing us to actively contribute to the circular economy. However, we cannot reuse the recycled material for the production of our own containers, as we follow strict guidelines due to food contact, which unfortunately still prohibit its use at present (2).
By reusing multiple times, we save valuable raw materials and reduce waste at the same time - less disposable packaging means less waste.
The debate about plastics is often controversial, particularly because of the environmental impact of single-use plastics. Single-use plastics and packaging often end up carelessly on the ground and in nature, contributing to pollution. The material from fossil resources releases harmful microplastics that endanger the ecosystem and human health (3).
In contrast, reusable plastics offer a sustainable alternative. The deposit system creates an incentive to return them, which reduces the need for new materials, lowers greenhouse gas emissions and minimizes marine and landfill waste. Thanks to their long service life, they promote responsible use and recycling in line with a cradle-to-cradle approach.
Our reusable plastic containers are produced in Germany. This means short logistics routes, fair working conditions and responsible use of resources.
By using the advantages of plastic for reusable solutions, we make an important contribution to environmental protection. At EINFACH MEHRWEG, we show that with the right approach, plastic can be part of the solution - for a more sustainable future, container by container.
(1)Böll-Stiftung. (2019). Plastikatlas. Retrieved July 3, 2024
Preview and header image: Helene Stache
Plastic granulate: MiguelMalo
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